1. The US Hyperscalers
AWS, Google Cloud, and Heroku offer great DX but often come with data privacy concerns (Cloud Act) and higher latency for EU users.
The German Hosting Dilemma
Developers in Germany often have to choose between US-based ease of use and German data sovereignty.
2. The "Bare" VPS
Traditional German hosters give you a raw Linux server. You spend hours configuring firewalls, Docker, backups, and updates yourself.
3. The Hostim Way
We give you the best of both worlds: A modern, managed PaaS experience running on rock-solid German infrastructure (Hetzner).
- Included: Managed Docker & Databases
- Included: Automatic HTTPS & Domains
- Included: Zero-downtime Deploys
Why Hostim for German Devs?
Built for developers who care about data privacy, performance, and simplicity.
Data Sovereignty (GDPR)
Your data never leaves Germany. Our servers are located in Falkenstein, ensuring full compliance with strict EU data protection laws.
Docker-Native
Just bring your docker-compose.yml. We handle the orchestration, networking, and storage. No Kubernetes complexity required.
Fair Pricing
No hidden costs for traffic or "managed service fees". You pay for the resources you reserve, at a fraction of hyperscaler costs.
Hostim vs. The Rest
| Feature | Hostim | US PaaS | German VPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Location | Germany 🇩🇪 | Mostly US/Ireland | Germany 🇩🇪 |
| GDPR Compliance | Native | Complex | Native |
| Management | Fully Managed | Fully Managed | Self-Managed |
| Setup Time | 2 Minutes | 2 Minutes | Hours |
| Docker Support | Native (Compose) | Proprietary | Manual Install |
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.