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Managed Platform • Beyond Just UI

A Portainer Alternative for Production

Portainer is a great UI for Docker, but you still need to manage the servers. Hostim.dev is a fully managed platform that handles the infrastructure for you.

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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 Portainer?

Move from managing Docker nodes to deploying applications.

Fully Managed Infrastructure

No need to provision, secure, or update servers.

Production Ready

Built-in load balancing, SSL, and high availability.

Integrated Databases

Managed Postgres, MySQL, and Redis services.

Developer Focused

Deploy via Git push or CLI, not just a web UI.

Zero Maintenance

We handle the Docker daemon and OS updates.

EU Compliance

Data stays in Germany with strict GDPR adherence.

Hostim.dev vs. Portainer

Platform vs. Management UI.

FeatureHostim.devPortainer
Scope✅ Full PaaS⚠️ Management UI
Infrastructure✅ Included & Managed❌ Bring Your Own
Databases✅ Managed Services⚠️ Containerized Only
SSL/TLS✅ Automatic⚠️ Manual Setup
Scaling✅ One-click⚠️ Manual Provisioning
PricingPredictable Flat RateFree (CE) / Paid (BE) + Server Costs

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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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