No Server Management
We handle the OS, security, and updates.
Why switch from CapRover?
Focus on your apps, not on maintaining the platform.
Reliable Infrastructure
Hosted on high-performance servers in Germany.
One-Click Databases
Managed Postgres, MySQL, and Redis ready to go.
Automated Backups
Data safety without complex configuration.
Native Docker Support
Deploy from Dockerfile or Git, just like you are used to.
Instant Scaling
Scale up resources without migrating servers.
Hostim.dev vs. CapRover
The benefits of a managed service.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | CapRover (Self-Hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | ✅ Managed | ❌ Self-Managed VPS |
| Setup | ✅ Instant | ❌ Requires Installation |
| Maintenance | ✅ Zero | ❌ OS & Docker Updates |
| Reliability | ✅ SLA Backed | ⚠️ Your Responsibility |
| Databases | ✅ Managed | ⚠️ Containerized (Self-Managed) |
| Pricing | Flat Monthly Fee | VPS Cost + Time |
Comparisons
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CapRover vs Hostim: the numbers
What a self-managed CapRover box costs once the server bill is included.
€2.50/month
Hostim entry app plan
Plan sa-1-1: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM. Flat price, billed hourly, no usage meter.
€5.99/month
Server for a small CapRover install
Hetzner CX23 plus IPv4, August 2026 list price. CapRover is free software; the machine is not.
~16 small apps
Break-even against bare metal
A Hetzner AX42-1 costs €97.30/month, so it only beats a €5.99 cloud instance once you fill it.
€0
Managed database free tier
PostgreSQL 256 MB, MySQL 256 MB, Redis 128 MB, volume 1 GB. No cap on how many free instances you create.
€0/GB
Traffic charges
No ingress fees and no per-GB egress line on app plans.
One-click app catalogue
Where CapRover wins
A large template library and full control of the host, with no platform between you and Docker.
“Bare metal wins on density, not on price.”
— Hostim.dev blog, “What does 'hello world' actually cost on AWS vs bare metal?”
Sources
- Hostim.dev price list — Hostim.dev (checked 2026-08-06)
- What does 'hello world' actually cost on AWS vs bare metal? — Hostim.dev blog, August 2026 (checked 2026-08-06)
- Price adjustment notice (15 June 2026) — Hetzner (checked 2026-08-06)
- CapRover documentation — CapRover (checked 2026-08-06)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostim a managed CapRover alternative?
Yes. Both deploy Docker apps from a dashboard. The difference: Hostim is multi-tenant managed PaaS — Hostim handles the servers, security patches, backups and Kubernetes layer. CapRover is self-hosted, so you keep the underlying VPS healthy.
How does Hostim pricing compare to running CapRover on a VPS?
CapRover itself is free, but a VPS able to run a real workload costs €5–20/month and you absorb backup and uptime work. Hostim apps start at €2.50/month with a free database tier — for a single small app the all-in cost is similar, with no operations overhead.
Does Hostim support Docker Compose like CapRover one-click apps?
Yes. Paste a Docker Compose YAML and Hostim provisions the services. CapRover one-click apps are templated; Hostim accepts the raw Compose format directly.
Where is Hostim hosted?
On bare-metal servers in Germany. With CapRover you choose any VPS provider, but you also become responsible for the host OS.
Does Hostim handle TLS certificates automatically?
Yes. Hostim provisions Lets Encrypt certificates for your custom domains automatically. CapRover does the same but you maintain the underlying server that runs the certificate logic.
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