UpCloud pricing 2026 includes block storage increases of up to 69 percent from November 16
UpCloud raises Standard block storage to $0.131 per GB and Archive to $0.110 per GB from November 16, 2026. Existing customers face automatic adjustments on volumes and legacy server plans.
UpCloud pricing 2026 introduces automatic price increases on block storage and legacy server plans effective November 16. Standard storage rises 35 percent to $0.131 per GB per month while Archive storage climbs 69 percent to $0.110 per GB per month in most locations. Helsinki Archive pricing stays unchanged at the new global rate.
The adjustments affect all attached volumes between 10 GB and 4 TB, with a maximum of 16 volumes per server. MaxIOPS storage remains at $0.250 per GB. UpCloud introduced Starter and Premium plans in April 2026 and stopped offering older General Purpose, High CPU and High Memory lines to new customers.
UpCloud block storage increase details and monthly cost examples
Global Standard storage moves from $0.097 to $0.131 per GB. A 1 TB volume therefore costs $131 instead of $97, adding $34 per month. A 500 GB Standard volume adds roughly $17 per month. Archive storage shifts from $0.065 to $0.110 per GB outside Helsinki, so 1 TB rises from $65 to $110 and adds $45 per month.
These rates apply automatically to existing volumes. UpCloud set the new Archive price to match the existing Helsinki rate across all regions. Volumes stay limited to 4 TB each and 64 TB total per server. Customers who store cold data on Archive volumes see the largest percentage jump.
| Storage Type | Old Price (per GB/mo) | New Price (per GB/mo) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0.097 | $0.131 | 35% |
| Archive (global) | $0.065 | $0.110 | 69% |
| MaxIOPS | $0.250 | $0.250 | 0% |
Object storage remains an option for infrequently accessed data and often carries lower per-GB rates than the new Archive tier. Providers such as Hetzner maintain separate object storage tiers that avoid these block-storage adjustments.
Legacy server plans and Windows license repricing
Existing General Purpose, High CPU and High Memory instances receive new pricing even though new deployments of these lines stopped in April 2026. These legacy plans frequently included larger amounts of MaxIOPS storage than current Premium equivalents. Customers running such instances must check attached storage and compute charges before November 16.
Windows licenses also change. Standard edition moves to $16.30 per CPU core per month and Datacenter edition moves to $33.60 per CPU core per month. The new rates apply to all servers using Windows regardless of plan age. No migration window or grace period appears in the published notices.
Users should audit every server created before April 2026 and note how much included storage each legacy plan carries. Replacing a legacy instance with a Premium plan may reduce total included storage and raise the need for additional paid volumes.
Steps to prepare before the November 16 changes
Review all attached volumes in the UpCloud control panel and record current sizes and types. Identify any Archive volumes that can move to object storage or be deleted. Calculate the exact monthly increase for each volume using the new per-GB rates.
- Export a list of legacy servers and their included storage amounts.
- Compare total projected costs against Starter or Premium plans launched in April 2026.
- Test moving cold data to object storage buckets before the price change takes effect.
- Update any internal cost forecasts for the remainder of 2026 and 2027.
These steps help avoid surprises on the November invoice. UpCloud has not announced further changes or customer migration programs beyond the stated effective date.
Frequently asked questions
When do the UpCloud storage price changes start?
The increases apply automatically on November 16, 2026, to all existing Standard and Archive volumes as well as legacy server plans.
How much more will a 1 TB Archive volume cost after the change?
Outside Helsinki the price rises from $65 to $110 per month, an additional $45. Helsinki Archive volumes stay at the new $0.110 rate.
Do legacy General Purpose servers keep their included storage?
Yes, but the servers themselves receive new pricing. The amount of included MaxIOPS storage may exceed what current Premium plans provide.
Are Windows license rates also changing?
Standard Windows moves to $16.30 per core per month and Datacenter moves to $33.60 per core per month from the same November date.
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