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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

Is Hostim a Northflank alternative for EU teams?

Yes. Hostim runs Docker and Git apps in Germany on bare-metal servers, with managed PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis. Northflank uses public cloud regions and a more complex resource-based pricing model.

How does Hostim pricing compare to Northflank?

Hostim apps start at €2.50/month flat with free database tiers included. Northflank prices CPU, RAM, build minutes and storage separately, which makes monthly cost less predictable for small teams.

Does Hostim support Docker Compose?

Yes. Paste a Compose YAML and Hostim creates apps, databases and volumes from it.

Does Hostim run on AWS or another hyperscaler?

No. Hostim runs on bare-metal servers in Germany. Northflank deploys to public clouds (AWS/GCP/Azure regions) by default.

Is Hostim suitable for small teams and side projects?

Yes. The flat €2.50/month app price and free database tier are aimed at solo developers and small startups. Northflank targets a wider range from small projects up to enterprise multi-cluster.

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