Hostim.dev is a simple Docker hosting platform with managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis, running on bare-metal in Germany and offering flat pricing from €2.5/month.
What is Hostim.dev?
Hostim.dev is a Docker hosting platform that takes Docker images, Git repositories, or Docker Compose files and deploys them as live applications with built-in databases, storage, and monitoring. No Kubernetes or YAML required. It is built and maintained by Pavel, a DevOps engineer based in Germany.
Key Features
- Docker, Git, and Compose Deployments — Deploy from a Dockerfile, Git repository, or paste a Docker Compose YAML; no DevOps needed. Learn more.
- Built-in Managed Databases — MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis provisioned instantly and pre-wired to apps. See services.
- Persistent Volumes — Attach storage to projects with no additional configuration.
- Automatic HTTPS and Monitoring — Every project gets HTTPS, live logs, and metrics out of the box. Observability docs.
- Per-Project Isolation — Secure, isolated environments for each project, with clean handover to clients.
- Scale CPU and RAM from UI — Adjust resources with zero downtime. Scaling guide.
- EU Bare-Metal Hosting — Servers in Germany, GDPR compliant, no reliance on AWS or GCP. Learn about infrastructure.
- Flat Pricing from €2.5/month — App containers start at €2.5/month; databases have free tiers. Each user gets a free 5-day trial. Pricing model.
Who is it for?
- Freelancers — Deploy client projects quickly from Docker or Compose, with per-project billing and clean handover. Freelancers use case.
- Agencies — Isolate clients, control costs, and host EU data for EU customers. Agencies use case.
- Students — Learn real deployment workflows with Docker and databases, and build portfolio projects. Students use case.
What can you do with Hostim.dev?
- Deploy a Node.js Express app — Push a Dockerfile to Git and Hostim automatically builds and deploys it with a linked PostgreSQL database. Express deployment guide.
- Host a Django application — Use the one-click template or upload a Docker Compose file to run Django with Redis and persistent storage. Django deployment guide.
- Run a Ruby on Rails API — Deploy with Compose, scale CPU/RAM from the UI, and hand over the project to a client with clear cost tracking. Rails deployment guide.
Pricing
Freemium. App containers start at €2.5/month. Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis) and persistent volumes are free. Each user gets one 5-day trial project with all features. Full pricing details.
FAQ
What does the free tier include?
Free MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis databases, and persistent volumes. App containers require a paid plan starting at €2.5/month. Each user gets a 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 Hostim.dev generates the services automatically. You can also deploy from a Dockerfile or Git repository (repo should have a Dockerfile for building).
Where is my app hosted?
On bare-metal servers in Germany. Hostim.dev does not use AWS, GCP, or other large cloud providers – your data stays in the EU.
Do I need to know Kubernetes?
No. Hostim.dev abstracts Kubernetes complexity. You manage apps, databases, and resources through the web UI, not clusters or YAML.
Is this for solo devs or teams?
Currently each account manages projects individually. Multi-user roles and team collaboration are planned, with development informed by early user feedback.
