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EU-hosted PaaS • Simplified Experience

A Northflank Alternative for Simplicity

Northflank is powerful, but can be complex. Hostim.dev focuses on simplicity and speed, giving you a streamlined Docker PaaS hosted in Germany.

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  • 🇪🇺 Hosted in Germany, GDPR by default
  • 🐳 Run Docker apps (Compose supported)
  • 🗄️ Built-in MySQL, Postgres, Redis & volumes
  • 🔐 HTTPS, metrics, and isolation per project
  • 💳 Per-project cost tracking · from €2.5/month

Why switch from Northflank?

Sometimes you just want to deploy code, not configure a cloud.

Streamlined UI

A clean, focused dashboard without overwhelming options.

Hosted in Germany

Data residency and GDPR compliance by default.

Flat Pricing

Simple monthly plans, no complex resource unit calculations.

Built-in Databases

Postgres, MySQL, and Redis ready in seconds.

Docker & Git

Deploy from your existing repositories or Dockerfiles.

Personal Support

Direct access to engineers who care about your success.

Hostim.dev vs. Northflank

Simplicity vs. Granularity.

FeatureHostim.devNorthflank
Complexity✅ Low (Streamlined)⚠️ High (Granular)
Region🇩🇪 Germany (EU)🌍 Global
Pricing Model✅ Flat Monthly⚠️ Resource Units
Databases✅ Managed✅ Managed
Learning Curve✅ Minimal⚠️ Moderate
Focus✅ Startups & SMBs⚠️ Enterprise / DevOps

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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.

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