EU Infrastructure
All apps run on Hetzner servers in Germany.
Why developers switch from Vercel
Full control over your backend, data, and pricing.
Docker Support
Deploy any backend or full-stack app, not just frontend.
Built-in Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis — ready instantly.
Private Networking
Backend + DB within private VLAN.
Transparent Pricing
Flat monthly tiers — no per-request surprises.
Logs & Metrics
Built-in dashboards and logs per app.
Hostim.dev vs. Vercel
Backend power, frontend simplicity.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Region | 🇩🇪 Germany (EU) | 🌍 Global, US-owned |
| App Type | Full-stack (Docker) | Frontend-only |
| Databases | ✅ Built-in | ❌ External only |
| Private Networking | ✅ Included | ❌ |
| Logs & Metrics | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Limited |
| Pricing | From €2.5/mo | Usage-based |
Vercel vs Hostim: monthly cost
One app plus a managed Postgres, priced from both public price lists. Move the sliders to match your workload.
A standalone Next.js container runs comfortably in 512 MB. Most apps pull a small Postgres for sessions/data; bandwidth grows with image traffic.
Managed app platforms (PaaS)
Push code or a Docker image; the platform handles ops.
Provider
Compute
Database
Egress
Total / mo
HostimRecommendedDedicated bare metal in Germany. Traffic included, no egress fees.
€3
€1
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€4/mo
VercelPro plan, one seat. Light function usage fits in the $20 included credit; RAM is not billed as a fixed size.Postgres via the Marketplace (Neon), priced always-on. Scale-to-zero costs less.
€18
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€18/mo
Estimates from each provider's published list prices, read on 2026-09-23 and converted to EUR at $1 = €0.88. Excludes VAT. The (i) next to each provider states the plan and assumptions used. Pricing changes — check the provider's own page before you commit.
Comparisons
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hostim a Vercel alternative for full-stack apps?
Yes. Vercel is optimised for Next.js and frontend frameworks. Hostim runs any Docker container — Next.js, Node, Django, Rails, Go, Phoenix, plus background workers — with managed databases attached.
How does Hostim handle Next.js compared to Vercel?
You ship a Dockerfile (the standalone Next.js output works well) and Hostim runs it as a long-lived container. There are no per-invocation function fees or bandwidth surcharges — pricing is flat per app.
Where does Hostim host my app?
On bare-metal servers in Germany. Hostim does not use AWS or any US-based provider for compute or storage.
Does Hostim charge for bandwidth?
No. App plans include traffic. Hostim does not bill per request, per function invocation or per GB of egress.
Can I host a backend API on Hostim?
Yes. Hostim runs long-running container processes, so REST/GraphQL APIs, gRPC services, websocket servers and background workers all work natively — Vercel limits these to its functions runtime.
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