Table of Contents
Why Are Cloud Prices Rising Next Year? Inside the AI-Driven Cost Increase
Cloud services will cost more in 2026. Octave Klaba runs OVHcloud, a big company in France that sells cloud services. He says prices will go up by 5 to 10% around the middle of next year. This matters for any business that uses cloud storage or servers.
Why Prices Are Going Up
AI technology needs special computer parts called memory chips. Companies that make these chips are changing their factories to build the type that AI computers need. This means they’re making less of the normal memory chips that cloud servers use.
Here’s what’s changing:
- RAM memory and NVMe drives will cost a lot more
- The same server that costs $X in December 2025 will cost 15-35% more by December 2026
- Factories are focusing on HBM memory for AI chips instead of regular memory
- Less factories making normal memory means higher prices for everyone
When You’ll Feel the Impact
Most companies bought parts ahead of time at lower prices. This helps them keep costs down for six to twelve months. But that supply will run out around mid-2026. Klaba thinks component prices will start rising as soon as December 2025.
Between April and September 2026, you’ll see the price increase hit your cloud bills. Some experts think storage costs could even double in certain cases. The situation might get worse faster than expected if demand keeps growing.
What This Means for Your Business
Plan your budget now. If you use cloud services, expect to pay 5-10% more next year. Talk to your provider about locking in rates if possible. Consider if you need all the storage you’re currently paying for. Small changes now can help when prices jump later.