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
Common questions about billing, deployment, and hosting features.
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.