Hosted in Germany (EU)
GDPR-first infrastructure by Hetzner.
Why developers switch from App Platform
The same convenience — hosted in Europe and priced for startups.
Docker & Git Deploys
Push an image or point at a repo. Both are first-class.
Built-in Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis — ready instantly.
Private Networking
Per-project isolation and internal DNS.
Predictable Pricing
Flat-rate plans — no bandwidth billing.
Free Tier Available
Try PostgreSQL and Redis for free.
Hostim.dev vs. DigitalOcean App Platform
The same developer simplicity — fully EU-hosted.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | DO App Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Region | 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | 🌍 US / Global |
| Dockerfile Support | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Databases | ✅ Included | ✅ Add-on (paid) |
| Private Networking | ✅ Included | ✅ |
| Free Tier | ✅ Yes | ✅ Limited |
| Pricing | Flat €2.5–20/mo | Variable per app |
Comparisons
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DigitalOcean App Platform vs Hostim: the numbers
Entry prices for a container plus a managed database on both platforms.
€2.50/month
Hostim entry app plan
Plan sa-1-1: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM. Flat price, billed hourly, no usage meter.
from $5/month
App Platform entry price
Per container. Static site components are billed separately at $3/month each beyond the first app.
from $15/month
DigitalOcean managed PostgreSQL
Hostim ships a permanently free 256 MB PostgreSQL plan, and €5/month for 5 GB.
€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.
US company
Legal jurisdiction
DigitalOcean is US-owned, so EU-region data can still be reached under the US CLOUD Act. Hostim is a German company on German hardware.
Full cloud around the app
Where DigitalOcean wins
Droplets, Spaces object storage, load balancers, a managed Kubernetes service and a global region list. Hostim is one region and no object storage.
“I don’t think anyone’s being evil here. The incentive just points at a bigger bill, not a flat one.”
— Hostim.dev blog, “Usage-based pricing creep”
Sources
- Hostim.dev price list — Hostim.dev (checked 2026-08-06)
- App Platform pricing — DigitalOcean (checked 2026-08-06)
- Managed databases pricing — DigitalOcean (checked 2026-08-06)
- Pricing model — plan-based billing, no metering — Hostim.dev docs (checked 2026-08-06)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostim a DigitalOcean App Platform alternative?
Yes. Hostim runs Docker and Git apps in Germany with managed PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis. DigitalOcean App Platform regions are mostly US/Asia — Hostim is EU-only.
How does Hostim compare on pricing?
Hostim apps start at €2.50/month with free database tiers included. DigitalOcean App Platform basic plans start at $5/month per service and managed Postgres starts at $15/month, so a typical stack is more expensive on DO.
Can I deploy a Docker Compose stack on Hostim?
Yes. Hostim parses a Compose file and creates the services, volumes and managed databases. DO App Platform does not accept Compose — each component is added one by one.
Does Hostim support managed databases?
Yes. PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis are managed services with automated backups, attached to your project namespace.
Where does Hostim host workloads?
On bare-metal servers in Germany (Falkenstein). Hostim does not use AWS, GCP, Azure or DigitalOcean infrastructure.
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