Raspberry Pi has announced a price increase for its single-board computers, specifically targeting the 2 GB RAM versions of the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 models. The company attributes this decision to rising production costs driven by a global memory shortage.
As of October 1, 2026, the price for the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 has risen by $12.50, reaching a new price point of $67.50. Similarly, the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 5 has seen an identical increase, bringing its cost to $77.50 for consumers.
The company clarified that pricing for other products remains unaffected. This includes the base models of the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 equipped with 1 GB of RAM, as well as the Compute Module 4 and 5 variants featuring 2 GB of memory, which retain their previous pricing.
In response to the current market conditions, Raspberry Pi suggests that users consider older hardware, such as the Raspberry Pi 3B, 3A+, or 3B+, if these models meet the performance requirements of their specific projects at a lower cost.
The manufacturer describes the current supply chain challenges regarding memory as temporary. Raspberry Pi has stated that it intends to review and potentially lower the prices of these single-board computers once the market situation stabilizes and memory costs decrease.
