Hosted in Germany (EU)
Your apps and data stay in Europe by default – low latency and GDPR-first.
Why developers are switching
Familiar developer experience – without US cloud dependencies, surprise bills, or vendor lock-in.
Docker & Compose support
Bring your existing Dockerfiles or full Compose stacks – no rewrites.
Built-in databases & storage
Postgres, MySQL, Redis, and volumes ready to go – env vars pre-wired.
Private networking + SSH bastion
Per-project isolation and secure SSH access to manage your data.
Predictable pricing
Flat, transparent plans from €2.5/month – designed for startups.
Logs & metrics included
See live logs and useful graphs without extra add-ons.
Hostim.dev vs. Heroku (at a glance)
The essentials you care about when deploying real apps.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Region | 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | 🇺🇸 Primarily US |
| Free DB Tier | ✅ Included options | ❌ Removed |
| Dockerfile & Compose | ✅ First-class | ❌ Limited / Workarounds |
| Private Networking | ✅ Per-project isolation | ❌ |
| Built-in Metrics | ✅ Included | ✅ Limited |
| Base App Price | From €2.5/mo | ~€7–25+/mo |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the free tier include?
You can create free MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis databases, and persistent volumes. App containers start at €2.5/month. Each user gets one 5-day trial project with everything included – apps, DBs, volumes, metrics.
Can I deploy with just a Compose file?
Yes. Paste your Docker Compose YAML and we'll generate the services automatically. You can also deploy from a Dockerfile or Git repository (repo should have Dockerfile so our system can build the image).
Where is my app hosted?
On bare-metal servers located in Germany. We do not use AWS, GCP, or other large cloud providers – your data stays in the EU.
Do I need to know Kubernetes?
No. Hostim.dev removes Kubernetes complexity. You manage apps, databases, and resources – not clusters or YAML.
Is this for solo devs or teams?
Right now, each account manages projects individually. Multi-user roles and team collaboration are planned – we're actively listening to early users to shape this.
Get Started with Hostim.dev
Deploy any Docker image, Git repo, or template instantly. Explore in a free 5-day trial project – no credit card required.