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
Is Hostim a Heroku replacement for EU developers?
Yes. Hostim runs Git and Docker deployments on bare-metal servers in Germany, with managed PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis. EU data residency is the default — there is no US region. Apps start at €2.50/month with a flat, transparent price.
Can I deploy a Docker Compose stack on Hostim?
Yes. Paste a Docker Compose file and Hostim will create the apps, databases and volumes from it. Heroku has no native Compose support — you have to translate the stack into buildpacks or container registry images.
How does Hostim pricing compare to Heroku?
Hostim app containers start at €2.50/month with included free databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis). Heroku Eco dynos start at $5/month and the free Postgres tier was removed in 2022, so a comparable Heroku stack typically costs $7–25/month.
Is Hostim GDPR compliant?
Yes. All app workloads and databases run on bare-metal servers in Germany. Hostim does not use AWS, GCP or other US hyperscalers, so customer data does not leave the EU under normal operation.
How do I migrate a Heroku app to Hostim?
Build a Dockerfile (or connect a Git repo containing one), create a project on Hostim, attach a managed PostgreSQL or MySQL, copy your Heroku config vars into Hostim environment variables, and deploy. SSH bastion access is included for restoring database dumps.
Does Hostim include logs and metrics like Heroku add-ons?
Yes. Live logs and basic CPU/memory/request metrics are included on every app — no separate paid add-on. Metrics come from a built-in Prometheus stack and logs from Loki.
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