Hostim.dev

About Hostim.dev

Hostim.dev is your straightforward path to launching containerized applications without the headaches of managing servers or complex infrastructure. It's a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) built specifically for developers who want to focus on writing code, not on DevOps. The platform runs on powerful bare-metal servers in Germany, offering GDPR-compliant hosting by default. You can deploy your apps in minutes directly from a Docker image, a Git repository, or even a full Docker Compose file—no rewrites needed. Hostim.dev automatically handles the tedious setup, provisioning and connecting essential services like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and persistent storage for you. Every project is securely isolated in its own environment with automatic HTTPS, real-time monitoring, and transparent, per-project billing. With a free 5-day trial and predictable pricing starting from just €2.5 per month, it's designed to give freelancers, startups, agencies, and SaaS builders simplicity, control, and peace of mind. Stop wrestling with cloud configuration and start deploying.

Features of Hostim.dev

One-Click Deployment from Docker, Git, or Compose

Get your application live in minutes, not hours. Hostim.dev supports the tools you already use. You can deploy directly from a public or private Docker image, connect a Git repository for automatic updates, or simply paste your existing docker-compose.yml file. There's no need to rewrite your application or learn complex new configuration formats. The platform understands your setup and provisions everything automatically, letting you move from code to a running application with incredible speed.

Built-in Managed Databases & Persistent Volumes

Say goodbye to manually setting up and connecting databases. With Hostim.dev, you can instantly add production-ready MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Redis instances to your project with a single click. Even better, the connection details (like hostnames and passwords) are automatically injected into your application's environment variables, so everything is pre-wired and ready to use. Persistent volumes for your application data are also included, ensuring your files survive container restarts and redeploys.

Transparent Per-Project Isolation & Billing

Keep your work and costs perfectly organized. Every application you deploy on Hostim.dev runs in its own isolated environment (a Kubernetes namespace), so there's no risk of interference between projects. More importantly, each project has its own cost tracking. This means you always know exactly what each app or client project is costing you, making billing and budgeting simple and predictable. It's ideal for freelancers and agencies who need clean handovers.

Secure EU Hosting with Automatic HTTPS & Monitoring

Your applications are secure from the start. All projects are hosted on bare-metal servers in Germany, ensuring strong data privacy under GDPR regulations. Every deployment automatically gets a free HTTPS certificate, so your site is secure without any configuration. You also get access to real-time logs and basic metrics directly from the dashboard, giving you visibility into your app's performance without needing to integrate separate monitoring tools.

Use Cases of Hostim.dev

Freelancers & Solo Developers

As a freelancer, you need to ship client projects quickly and hand over a maintainable system. Hostim.dev lets you deploy from your existing Docker setup instantly. The per-project billing gives you a clear cost to pass to your client, and the isolated environment means you can hand over credentials without worrying about other projects. You get the power of containers and databases without the overhead of server management.

Digital Agencies & Studios

Agencies managing multiple client websites and applications need clear separation and cost control. Hostim.dev allows you to create a completely separate project for each client. This isolation keeps data secure and provides a transparent cost breakdown per client. The EU hosting is a major benefit for European clients concerned with data sovereignty, and the simple deployment process speeds up your team's workflow dramatically.

Startups & SaaS Builders

For startups building a new product, speed and predictable costs are critical. You can launch your MVP on Hostim.dev in an afternoon using your Docker Compose file. The built-in databases scale with you, and the flat, predictable pricing protects you from unexpected cloud bills. As you grow, you can easily adjust CPU and RAM right from the UI, giving you a simple path to scale without DevOps complexity early on.

Students & Learners

If you're learning software development, nothing beats deploying a real project. Hostim.dev provides a professional yet accessible platform to take your Dockerized applications, complete with databases, and put them on the internet. The free trial and student-friendly pricing let you experiment and build a portfolio of live projects that you can actually show to potential employers, all on real infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the free tier include?

Hostim.dev offers a generous 5-day free trial for a full project, with no credit card required to start. Beyond the trial, core services have always-free tiers. This includes small but usable instances of MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and persistent volumes. This allows you to run small personal projects, prototypes, or learning applications indefinitely at no cost, paying only if you need more resources for your app container itself.

Can I deploy with just a Docker Compose file?

Absolutely! This is one of Hostim.dev's standout features. You can directly paste your existing docker-compose.yml file into the dashboard, and the platform will parse it and deploy your multi-container application exactly as defined. You don't need to rewrite your app or break it apart. It's the fastest way to migrate an existing local Docker development setup to a live, hosted environment.

Where is my app hosted?

All applications on Hostim.dev are hosted on high-performance bare-metal servers located in a secure data center in Germany. This provides excellent performance and ensures that your data is stored within the European Union by default, making it compliant with GDPR regulations from the moment you deploy. This is a key advantage for developers and businesses serving the European market.

Do I need to know Kubernetes or DevOps?

Not at all! Hostim.dev is built on Kubernetes to provide robust isolation and scalability, but you never have to interact with it directly. The platform abstracts away all the complexity. You manage your applications through a simple web dashboard using concepts you already know: Docker images, Git repos, and Compose files. It's designed so developers can leverage container benefits without needing DevOps expertise.

Pricing of Hostim.dev

Hostim.dev uses a simple, flat, and predictable pricing model. Application hosting starts from just €2.5 per month. Crucially, managed services like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and persistent volumes have free tiers available, so you only pay for the compute resources (CPU & RAM) your main app container uses. Billing is hourly and tracked per project, so you only pay for what you use and can see the exact cost of each application. There are no hidden fees or surprise bills based on usage spikes. You can explore the platform with a full-featured 5-day free trial without providing a credit card.