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 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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Deploy any Docker image, Git repo, or template instantly. Explore in a free 5-day trial project – no credit card required.