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Deploy your Laravel applications to a managed Docker platform. Includes MySQL, Redis, queues, and persistent volumes out of the box. No cPanel. No shared hosting limitations.

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# docker-compose.yml
services:
  app:
    image: my-laravel-app
    environment:
      - APP_ENV=production
      - DB_HOST=db
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
  db:
    image: mysql:8.0
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/mysql
  redis:
    image: redis:alpine
  • 🇪🇺 Hosted in Germany, GDPR by default
  • 🐳 Run Docker apps (Compose supported)
  • 🗄️ Built-in MySQL, Postgres, Redis & volumes
  • 🔐 HTTPS, metrics, and isolation per project
  • 💳 Per-project cost tracking · from €2.5/month

What "Laravel hosting" actually means today

Historically, hosting Laravel meant uploading files to a shared cPanel server via FTP. Today, modern Laravel development relies on Composer, Artisan commands, and Node.js build steps.

Beyond simple PHP scripts

A modern Laravel application is more than just PHP files. It requires a queue worker for background jobs, a scheduler for cron tasks, and often Redis for caching and sessions. Shared hosting struggles to support these long-running processes reliably.

Why Docker is the standard

Docker ensures your production environment matches your local setup exactly. It bundles PHP 8.2+, system dependencies (like libpng or zip), and your application code into a single artifact. This eliminates the "missing extension" errors common on shared hosts.

How Laravel apps are typically hosted

Production Laravel setups share a common architecture, regardless of the provider:

  • Containers: The application runs in stateless containers. Queue workers run as separate replicas of the same image.
  • Dedicated Database: MySQL or PostgreSQL runs as a separate service, not on the same filesystem as the app code.
  • Environment Variables: Secrets (APP_KEY, DB_PASSWORD) are injected at runtime, never hardcoded in .env files.
  • Persistent Storage: The storage/app/public directory is mounted to a persistent volume to keep user uploads safe.

Laravel hosting on Hostim.dev

We provide a managed platform that maps directly to the standard Laravel architecture.

Docker or Git Deploy

Push your code or a pre-built Docker image. We handle the build and deployment process automatically.

Built-in Databases

Spin up managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Redis instances alongside your app with a single click.

Persistent Volumes

Mount volumes for your storage directory. Uploads persist across deployments and restarts.

EU Hosting

All data and workloads are hosted in Germany (Falkenstein), ensuring low latency for European users and GDPR compliance.

Is there free Laravel hosting?

"Free" hosting usually comes with significant caveats for Laravel apps:

  • No SSH access: You can't run php artisan migrate or composer install.
  • No background processes: Queues and schedulers are often forbidden or killed.
  • Ephemeral storage: Uploaded files disappear when the free tier spins down your app.

Hostim.dev offers a preview tier for testing, but our focus is on reliable, paid production hosting with predictable pricing that supports the full Laravel ecosystem.

Laravel web hosting vs. App hosting

You might see terms like "web hosting" and "app hosting" used interchangeably, but they refer to different paradigms.

Traditional Web Hosting (Shared): Designed for simple PHP scripts. Often exposes the entire project root (security risk), lacks SSH, and struggles with modern Composer dependencies.

App Hosting (PaaS): Designed for full applications like Laravel. Provides the necessary environment for queues, schedulers, and direct database connections. This is what Hostim.dev provides.

Is Hostim.dev a good fit?

Who it is for

  • Developers deploying modern Laravel apps with Docker.
  • Teams needing queues, schedulers, and Redis support.
  • Projects requiring EU-based hosting for GDPR compliance.
  • Applications that need persistent storage for uploads.

Who it is not for

  • Users looking for "cPanel" style shared hosting.
  • Legacy apps that rely on FTP uploads for code changes.
  • Developers who want to manually manage OS updates on a VPS.

How to host a Laravel app

The practical workflow on a container-based platform.

  • Create a project: A project is an isolated environment where your app, databases, and storage live together.
  • Add managed services: Create a MySQL or PostgreSQL database and any persistent volumes needed for storage/app/public.
  • Prepare your container: Package your Laravel app in a Docker image, or connect a Git repository that contains aDockerfile. Hostim builds the image if needed.
  • Create the app: Create an app from the image or repo, then attach the database and volumes to it.
  • Configure environment variables: Set values likeAPP_KEY, DB_HOST, REDIS_HOST, and database credentials in the dashboard.
  • Deploy and update: Hostim starts the container and keeps it running. Updates are done by redeploying or rebuilding the app, either manually or via CI.

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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.