Hostim.dev

About Hostim.dev

Tired of wrestling with YAML files, managing a dozen cloud add-ons, and getting hit with surprise bills? You're not alone. That's why developers are ditching the complexity and flocking to Hostim.dev, the bare-metal PaaS that's taking the EU by storm. Hostim.dev is the secret weapon for developers who want to launch containerized applications at lightning speed, completely bypassing the traditional DevOps overhead. Think of it as your all-in-one launchpad: you provide your Docker image, Git repo, or even a full Docker Compose file, and Hostim.dev automatically provisions and wires up everything else. We're talking production-ready MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, persistent storage, HTTPS, and private networking—instantly. Every project runs in its own isolated, secure environment on high-performance bare-metal servers in Germany, ensuring GDPR compliance by default. With transparent, per-project hourly billing starting from just €2.5/month and a generous free 5-day trial (no credit card!), it's no wonder solo devs, startups, and agencies are making the switch. Stop configuring infrastructure and start shipping code.

Features of Hostim.dev

One-Click Deployment from Anywhere

Stop rewriting your apps for proprietary platforms. Hostim.dev meets you where you are. Deploy instantly from a public Docker image, connect your Git repository for automatic CI/CD, or simply paste your existing docker-compose.yml file for a zero-rewrite, live-in-minutes experience. This flexibility means you can migrate your current projects without any code changes, preserving full container portability and eliminating vendor lock-in from day one.

Built-In Managed Services & Persistent Volumes

Forget the add-on sprawl and manual service wiring of big cloud providers. With Hostim.dev, essential databases and storage are first-class citizens. Spin up managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis instances with a single click. They come pre-wired to your application with environment variables automatically injected, so your app just works. Plus, attach persistent volumes for your data with free tiers available, making stateful applications simple and cost-effective to run.

Transparent EU Bare-Metal Hosting

Experience raw performance and regulatory peace of mind. Your applications run on dedicated bare-metal servers in Germany, not on noisy virtualized cloud infrastructure. This means better performance, predictable resources, and GDPR compliance built into the foundation of the platform. You get the power of Kubernetes under the hood (without ever needing to see it) in a sovereign EU environment, free from the complex pricing and legal uncertainties of US-based giants.

Per-Project Isolation & Cost Tracking

Finally, clean separation for client work and clear budgeting. Every project you create gets its own isolated Kubernetes namespace, network, and resource allocation. More importantly, each project has its own cost tracking dashboard. This is a game-changer for freelancers and agencies, allowing for precise billing per client and seamless, clean handovers without any financial entanglement or infrastructure mess.

Use Cases of Hostim.dev

The Independent Freelancer

Freelancers are raving about Hostim.dev for its sheer speed and professionalism. You can take a client's existing Dockerized app or Compose file and have it live, secure, and billed separately in under 10 minutes. No more managing client servers or explaining complex AWS bills. The per-project isolation and cost tracking let you deliver a polished service with a clean, itemized handover, making you look like a hero while saving hours of unbillable DevOps work.

The Scalable Startup

Startups need to move fast without accruing technical debt or unpredictable costs. Hostim.dev is the perfect launchpad: deploy your MVP from Git in minutes, scale CPU/RAM with a slider in the UI as you grow, and enjoy flat, predictable pricing with no surprise bills. The built-in databases and automatic HTTPS mean your small team can focus 100% on building product features instead of managing infrastructure, all while staying GDPR-ready for the European market.

The Digital Agency

Agencies are adopting Hostim.dev to tame client project chaos. You can create a completely isolated environment for each client, with a clear cost breakdown for each project. This eliminates cross-contamination risks and simplifies budgeting and invoicing. The EU hosting is a major selling point for European clients, and the ability to deploy from Compose means onboarding existing client applications is frictionless.

The Hands-On Student

Aspiring developers need real-world experience. Hostim.dev's free trial and student credits provide a risk-free playground to deploy real Docker projects with actual databases, volumes, and custom domains. It’s the perfect platform to build a portfolio of live, interactive projects that demonstrate practical skills with modern containerized deployment, far beyond a localhost tutorial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the free tier include?

Hostim.dev offers a completely free 5-day trial project with no credit card required to test the full platform. Beyond the trial, core services have generous always-free tiers. This includes free allowances for managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis databases, and persistent volumes, allowing you to run small projects or prototypes indefinitely without cost. You only pay for the compute resources (CPU/RAM) your app containers use.

Can I deploy with just a 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 entire multi-service application stack. No rewrites, no adapting to a proprietary format. It's the fastest way to lift-and-shift an existing Dockerized project into a fully managed, production-ready environment.

Where is my app hosted?

All applications on Hostim.dev are hosted on high-performance bare-metal servers in secure, top-tier data centers located in Germany. This provides superior performance compared to virtualized cloud servers and ensures that all data storage and processing are GDPR-compliant by default, a crucial factor for businesses serving the European market.

Do I need to know Kubernetes?

Not at all! Hostim.dev is built on Kubernetes to provide robust isolation, networking, and scaling, but this complexity is entirely abstracted away from you. You interact with a simple, intuitive web dashboard. You never have to write a YAML file, run a kubectl command, or understand Kubernetes concepts. It's a true PaaS that gives you the benefits of containers without the operational overhead.