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 |
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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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