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 |
What is the cheapest Docker hosting?
Entry price of every option people actually shortlist, and what that price does not include. Prices checked August 2026 — always confirm on the provider's own pricing page.
| Provider | Entry price | Billing model | Managed? | EU region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostim.dev | €2.50/mo | Flat, no usage overages | Managed | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Hetzner Cloud (DIY) | from ~€4/mo | Flat per VPS | Unmanaged — you install Docker | 🇩🇪 🇫🇮 Yes |
| Fly.io | pay-as-you-go | Per second of CPU/RAM + bandwidth | Managed | Yes |
| Railway | $5/mo minimum | Subscription + usage on top | Managed | Yes |
| Render | $7/mo per service | Per service, per month | Managed | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt |
| DigitalOcean App Platform | $5/mo per container | Per container + bandwidth | Managed | 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 Yes |
A cheap VPS wins on sticker price, but you own Docker upgrades, TLS renewals, backups and the reverse proxy. The managed options cost more per month and most of them bill per resource, so the number on the pricing page is a floor, not a bill. A flat €2.50/mo with databases included is the middle path this page is about.
Comparisons
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Docker hosting in Europe?
Hostim.dev starts at €2.50/month, which is among the cheapest managed Docker hosting in Europe. The price includes managed PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis, persistent volumes, HTTPS, logs and metrics, with no usage-based overages and a free trial.
Is Hostim.dev really €2.50 per month?
Yes. The entry plan is €2.50/month and it is a flat price, not a starting credit. You are not billed per vCPU-minute or per gigabyte of traffic, so the bill does not grow just because your app stays online.
Is this managed Docker hosting or a plain VPS?
It is managed. You do not maintain a server, install Docker, or set up a reverse proxy. You give Hostim.dev a Docker image, a Git repo, or a Compose file, and it builds, runs, and routes HTTPS to your app.
Where are the servers located?
All apps run on bare-metal servers in Germany, inside the EU. This keeps latency low for European users and keeps your data under EU jurisdiction and GDPR.
Can I deploy a Docker Compose file?
Yes. You can paste a docker-compose.yml and deploy it, push a Git repo, or deploy a prebuilt Docker image. There is no proprietary config format to learn.
Is there a free Docker hosting tier?
Hostim.dev is not free, but it starts at €2.50/month and includes a free trial, so you can deploy and test before paying. Free hosts usually sleep your app, cap resources hard, or run outside the EU; the flat €2.50 plan avoids those trade-offs.
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