Streamlined UI
A clean, focused dashboard without overwhelming options.
Why switch from Northflank?
Sometimes you just want to deploy code, not configure a cloud.
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.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | Northflank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Comparisons
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Northflank vs Hostim: the numbers
Two container platforms with very different scope. Northflank rates from their price list.
€2.50/month
Hostim entry app plan
Plan sa-1-1: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM. Flat price, billed hourly, no usage meter.
$2.70/month
Northflank entry compute
nf-compute-10: 0.1 shared vCPU, 256 MB. A dedicated 1 vCPU / 2 GB plan (nf-compute-100-2) is $24/month.
$0.06/GB, $0.15/GB
Northflank egress and disk
Egress per GB and SSD storage per GB-month, billed pro rata. Hostim includes traffic in the plan price.
€13.50/month
Largest shared app plan
Plan sa-4-8: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM. Dedicated plans go to 3 vCPU / 8 GB at €44/month.
€0/GB
Traffic charges
No ingress fees and no per-GB egress line on app plans.
BYOC, GPUs, more regions
Where Northflank wins
Runs in your own AWS, GCP or Azure account across 600+ regions, with GPU plans and a deeper CI pipeline. Hostim has none of that.
“No metering or overage fees – you only pay for the plans you select.”
— Hostim.dev docs, pricing model
Sources
- Hostim.dev price list — Hostim.dev (checked 2026-08-06)
- Northflank pricing — Northflank (checked 2026-08-06)
- Pricing model — plan-based billing, no metering — Hostim.dev docs (checked 2026-08-06)
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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