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HETZNER TRIPLES DEDICATED SERVER PRICES

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, JUN 16, 2026

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Hetzner has dramatically increased bare metal server pricing by 3-4x, marking the second major price hike in months. The AX102 model jumped from €124 to €454, while the AX162 with 256GB RAM climbed from €244 to €844.

The German hosting provider's latest increase follows a 30% price bump just months earlier. The moves represent substantial cost escalations for customers relying on Hetzner's bare metal infrastructure. Specific price changes include: - AX102: €124 → €454 (3.66x increase) - AX162 (256GB): €244 → €844 (3.46x increase) The pricing changes have generated significant discussion in tech communities, with the Hacker News thread attracting 117 comments and 172 points, indicating substantial user concern. Hetzner has not publicly detailed the reasoning behind the aggressive pricing adjustments. The increases may reflect rising operational costs, infrastructure expenses, or shifting market positioning for the company's dedicated server offerings.

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