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
Common questions about billing, deployment, and hosting features.
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.