Fully Managed Infrastructure
No need to provision, secure, or update servers.
Why switch from Portainer?
Move from managing Docker nodes to deploying applications.
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.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | Portainer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pricing | Predictable Flat Rate | Free (CE) / Paid (BE) + Server Costs |
Comparisons
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Portainer vs Hostim: the numbers
A control panel for infrastructure you own, against infrastructure that comes with the panel.
€2.50/month
Hostim entry app plan
Plan sa-1-1: 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM. Flat price, billed hourly, no usage meter.
0
Servers you provide with Hostim
Portainer manages nodes you rent, patch and back up. Hostim supplies the cluster, storage and certificates.
Included on every plan
Database high availability
PostgreSQL and MySQL run as a primary plus hot standby with automatic failover, shared plans included.
€0
Managed database free tier
PostgreSQL 256 MB, MySQL 256 MB, Redis 128 MB, volume 1 GB. No cap on how many free instances you create.
170+ live workloads
Platform size
Apps and managed databases running in production as of July 2026, from 290+ developer accounts.
Any cluster, anywhere
Where Portainer wins
Docker, Swarm, Kubernetes, on-premise or air-gapped. Hostim runs in its German region, with more planned.
“Managed PostgreSQL runs as a replicated cluster with automatic failover on every plan, shared and dedicated alike.”
— Hostim.dev docs, managed PostgreSQL
Sources
- Hostim.dev price list — Hostim.dev (checked 2026-08-06)
- Managed PostgreSQL — high availability and failover — Hostim.dev docs (checked 2026-08-06)
- Portainer documentation — Portainer (checked 2026-08-06)
- PostgreSQL benchmark: AWS RDS vs Hostim vs self-hosted on Hetzner — Hostim.dev blog, July 2026 (checked 2026-08-06)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hostim a hosted Portainer alternative?
Hostim and Portainer overlap on UI but the model differs. Portainer is a control panel for a Docker or Kubernetes cluster you operate yourself. Hostim is a managed PaaS — Hostim provides the cluster, the storage, the certificates and the managed databases.
Do I still need a VPS or my own cluster on Hostim?
No. Hostim runs on its own bare-metal cluster in Germany. You bring an app or a Compose file; Hostim provides the rest.
Does Hostim support Docker Compose like Portainer stacks?
Yes. Paste a Compose YAML and Hostim creates the apps, volumes and managed databases. Portainer Stacks accept Compose too, but you provide the underlying nodes.
Does Hostim include managed databases?
Yes. PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis are managed services with backups. On Portainer, databases are containers you size, secure and back up yourself.
Where is Hostim hosted?
On bare-metal servers in Germany — no AWS, no GCP, no other hyperscaler.
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