Germany-based bare metal
EU latency + performance without hyperscaler rent.
Built for builders on a budget
Ship real apps with free built-ins and predictable pricing.
Docker, Git & Compose
Deploy your way – paste Compose or push an image.
Transparent pricing
From €2.5/month. No surprise fees, no overages.
Free built-in services
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and volumes – ready to go.
Private networking + SSH
Per-project isolation and a secure bastion.
Logs & metrics included
See live logs and useful graphs out of the box.
How we compare
The basics, side by side.
| Feature | Hostim.dev | DigitalOcean | Heroku |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Price | €2.5/mo | €5+/mo | €7–25+/mo |
| Docker Compose Support | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Free PostgreSQL tier | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ (very limited) |
| Dockerfile Build Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Persistent Volumes | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Private Networking | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Built-in Logs & Metrics | ✅ | ❌ (manual setup) | ✅ (basic only) |
| Default Region | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇺🇸 US (default) | 🇺🇸 US |
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.