Over the past few years, especially since COVID, many hosting companies have raised their prices again and again. In some cases, customers have seen increases of 40% to 50% or even more. Competitors like OVH and Hetzner have recently announced major price changes, and this has become a common trend across the industry.
It is not just hosting companies raising prices. The investment group behind popular hosting software like cPanel, Plesk, and WHMCS has also increased pricing substantially year after year. These tools are widely used by hosting providers, so when their costs go up, it often affects customers as well.
Many companies explain these increases by pointing to inflation, higher energy costs, hardware expenses, and the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. While it is true that costs can change over time, most providers have not shared clear evidence showing why such large price jumps are necessary. Customers are usually told that expenses are rising, but detailed numbers or breakdowns are rarely provided to justify increases of 40% or more.
Some providers also say that AI growth is putting pressure on data centers and equipment. However, there has been little public proof showing that this alone requires sudden and repeated step increases. Because of this, many customers question whether these price hikes are truly unavoidable or simply business decisions.
DataPacket takes a different approach. Pricing remains stable, with no increases planned in the foreseeable future. Instead of raising rates year after year, the focus is on operating efficiently, planning carefully, and managing infrastructure responsibly. By controlling costs internally and avoiding unnecessary overhead, it is possible to maintain fair pricing while still delivering strong performance and reliability.
For businesses and website owners, predictable pricing matters. Sudden increases can disrupt budgets, slow growth, and create uncertainty. Hosting should not feel like a moving target where the price keeps climbing every year.
