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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

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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