# Oracle Cuts Free ARM Instance Limits in Half on Cloud

Oracle has reduced the number of Always Free ARM virtual machines available on its cloud platform by 50%, a change that directly impacts users relying on the no-cost tier for hosting applications. Existing free-tier users may find themselves unable to launch new instances or scale existing ones. This move signals a tightening of Oracle's free-tier offerings amid rising infrastructure costs.

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- [Hacker News](https://www.cnelecar.com/blog/oracle-always-free-arm-limits-cut-2026/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:46:36 +0000