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Hostim.dev Documentation

Hostim.dev is a platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. It is designed for developers and small teams who want to focus on building apps without managing infrastructure.

You can deploy from Docker images, Docker Compose files, or Git repositories. Hostim handles scaling, storage, logs, metrics, and secure networking.

What Hostim.dev offers​

  • App deployments from Docker, Docker Compose, or Git
  • Docker Compose import — paste a docker-compose.yml to deploy a multi-container stack
  • CI/CD integration via GitHub Actions
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases, shared or dedicated
  • Persistent volumes for file storage
  • Free tier for managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and volume services
  • Real-time metrics and logs
  • Automatic HTTPS for your domains (BYO domain)
  • Team collaboration — invite maintainers to manage a project together
  • Stronger workload isolation via Kata Containers
  • EU bare-metal in Germany, GDPR-first
  • No lock-in — apps are standard Docker, your data exports any time
  • Simple pricing starting at €2.5/month
  • A five-day trial project if you sign up without a payment method

How to use this documentation​

This site will help you understand and use the platform. It includes:

  • Getting Started: Create your first project and app
  • Apps: Deploy and manage your applications
  • Services: Add databases and volumes
  • Networking: Set up domains and internal routing
  • Billing: Understand costs and billing
  • FAQ: Common questions

Next steps​

Read the Getting Started guide to create a project and deploy your first app.