Hostim.dev

Hostim.dev is a developer-centric, bare-metal Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) engineered to streamline the deployment and management of containerized applications. It eliminates the traditional DevOps overhead by providing a direct path from code to production. Developers can deploy directly from a Docker image, a Git repository, or a full Docker Compose file, launching a complete application stack in minutes. The platform is built with a full-stack mentality, integrating essential managed services like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis directly into the workflow, pre-wired with environment variables for instant compatibility. Every project is securely isolated within its own Kubernetes namespace, ensuring data separation and inherent compliance with strict regulations like the GDPR, facilitated by its exclusive hosting on EU bare-metal infrastructure in Germany. With a transparent, per-project hourly billing model and cost tracking, Hostim.dev delivers predictable pricing. It is the optimal solution for freelancers, agencies, startups, and SaaS builders who prioritize a fast, integrated, and compliant deployment pipeline without the complexity and unpredictable costs of major cloud providers.

Multi-Source Deployment (Docker, Git, Compose)

Hostim.dev offers unparalleled deployment flexibility, supporting multiple entry points for your application. You can launch directly from a public or private Docker image, connect a Git repository for automatic deployments on push, or paste an entire docker-compose.yml file to spin up multi-service applications instantly. This native compatibility with industry-standard container tooling ensures zero vendor lock-in and a seamless migration path for existing projects.

Built-In Managed Databases & Storage

The platform integrates fully-managed database instances and persistent volumes as first-class citizens. With one-click provisioning for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis, these services are automatically configured and securely linked to your application containers. Connection credentials are injected via environment variables, removing the need for complex setup and ensuring your backend framework (like Django, Rails, or Spring Boot) connects immediately.

EU Bare-Metal Hosting with GDPR Compliance

All applications are hosted on dedicated bare-metal servers within German data centers, ensuring high performance and low latency for EU users. This architecture, combined with per-project Kubernetes namespace isolation, provides a secure foundation that is GDPR compliant by default. It offers a critical advantage for businesses handling European customer data, eliminating the legal and logistical complexities of data transfer outside the EU.

Transparent Per-Project Cost Tracking

Hostim.dev employs a simple, flat pricing model with costs broken down per project. Each project's resource consumption (CPU, RAM, and attached services) is tracked with clear, hourly billing. This provides developers and agencies with precise cost control, enabling clean handovers to clients with predictable, quotable hosting fees and eliminating the surprise bills common with elastic cloud pricing.

Full-Stack Application Prototyping

Developers can rapidly prototype and iterate on full-stack applications by deploying a backend (e.g., FastAPI or Express.js) alongside a managed PostgreSQL database and Redis cache in a single action. The integrated stack and pre-wired connections allow teams to focus on building features rather than configuring infrastructure, dramatically accelerating the development cycle from idea to live demo.

Agency Client Project Hosting

Digital agencies can host each client's project in a completely isolated environment with dedicated resources and databases. The per-project billing model provides clear cost breakdowns for invoicing, while the simple deployment process and "clean handover" capability make it easy to transfer project ownership to the client post-launch, all on compliant EU infrastructure.

Microservices & Docker Compose Stacks

Teams running applications defined by Docker Compose can lift-and-shift their entire local development stack to production. Hostim.dev's native Docker Compose support means complex multi-service architectures, including web apps, workers, and internal tools, can be deployed without rewriting configurations for a proprietary platform, maintaining development/production parity.

Educational Projects & Portfolios

Students and developers building portfolio projects can deploy real, database-backed applications without cost complexity. The free trial and transparent pricing allow for hands-on learning with professional-grade tools (Docker, Git CI/CD, managed DBs), resulting in live projects that demonstrate practical DevOps and deployment skills to potential employers.

Can I deploy with just a Docker Compose file?

Yes, absolutely. Hostim.dev provides native support for Docker Compose. You can directly paste your docker-compose.yml content into the platform's dashboard, and it will automatically provision and wire up all the services, networks, and volumes defined within it. This allows you to deploy complex, multi-container application stacks without any platform-specific configuration.

Where is my application hosted?

All applications on Hostim.dev are hosted exclusively on bare-metal servers in secure, enterprise-grade data centers located in Germany. This ensures your application and data reside within the European Union, providing inherent advantages for performance in the region and compliance with GDPR and other EU data protection regulations by default.

Do I need to know Kubernetes to use Hostim.dev?

No, you do not need any Kubernetes expertise. Hostim.dev abstracts away the underlying Kubernetes complexity through its simplified PaaS interface. You interact using familiar concepts like Docker images, Git repos, and Compose files. The platform manages all the Kubernetes orchestration, networking, and ingress control automatically behind the scenes.

Is this platform suitable for solo developers or only teams?

Hostim.dev is designed for both solo developers and teams. Its simplicity and fast deployment are perfect for individuals working on personal projects, startups, or freelance work. For teams and agencies, the per-project isolation, clear cost tracking, and easy handover features provide the structure needed to manage multiple client projects efficiently and securely.

Hostim.dev operates on a transparent, pay-as-you-use pricing model billed per hour. Deployment starts with a free 5-day trial project with no credit card required. Base container hosting begins at approximately €2.50 per month. Managed databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL have permanently free tiers with storage limits, with paid plans available for higher needs. Crucially, costs are tracked per project, providing a clear and predictable breakdown. This flat, per-project pricing model makes it easy for freelancers and agencies to quote fixed hosting costs to their clients, with no hidden fees or surprise bills.