Hetzner (European hosting provider) to increase prices by up to 38% (old.reddit.com)

Article summary

Hetzner, a European hosting provider, is increasing prices by up to 36% due to high demand and rising hardware costs. The company has experienced a massive influx of new users, leading to frequent server sellouts. Despite the price increase, Hetzner remains cheaper than US providers. The price hike is a result of the growing trend of businesses and developers migrating to European tech alternatives.

Main themes

• Hetzner price increase
• Cloud Act and data security
• Hardware costs and reliability
• European tech alternatives
• Server maintenance and support
• Cost-effectiveness and affordability

What commenters say

• Some users are not surprised by the price increase, given Hetzner's extremely low prices, and still consider them to be a cheaper option than US providers.
• The Cloud Act is a concern for some users, but others point out that Hetzner's EU-based servers are not subject to the act.
• Hetzner's use of desktop computer components instead of server-grade components has allowed them to keep prices low, but some users question the reliability of this approach.
• The price increase is seen as a necessary response to rising hardware costs, which are affecting the entire industry.
• Some users have had positive experiences with Hetzner's support and hardware, while others have had issues with reliability and maintenance.
• The lack of IPMI/OOB management and VLAN configuration issues are considered downsides by some users.
• Hetzner's custom-built servers using desktop components are seen as a cost-effective solution, but may require more maintenance and support efforts from the user.