Hostim.dev

About Hostim.dev

Hostim.dev is a collaborative platform designed to streamline the journey from code to production for development teams. It's a bare-metal Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) built with a core philosophy of simplicity and synergy, allowing developers to focus on building applications rather than managing complex infrastructure. The platform empowers teams to launch containerized applications swiftly by removing the traditional DevOps overhead. You can deploy directly from Docker images, Git repositories, or full Docker Compose files in minutes, fostering a seamless workflow where collaboration on the application logic takes center stage.

The platform automatically provisions and connects all the essential services your project needs—including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and persistent volumes—while handling internal networking, HTTPS, and security isolation. Every project runs in its own isolated Kubernetes namespace on GDPR-compliant infrastructure in Germany, ensuring data sovereignty and security by default. With transparent, per-project hourly billing and cost tracking, teams and agencies can collaborate with clear financial boundaries, making handovers and client billing straightforward. Hostim.dev is the ideal partner for freelancers, startups, agencies, and SaaS teams who value control, predictability, and a unified, simple deployment experience that enhances team productivity.

Features of Hostim.dev

Flexible Deployment Options

Hostim.dev champions team agility by supporting multiple deployment pathways that integrate into your existing workflow. You can deploy directly from a public or private Docker image, connect a Git repository for automatic updates, or paste an entire Docker Compose file with zero rewrites. This flexibility means your team can choose the method that best suits your development process, whether you're iterating quickly on a new feature or migrating a complex, multi-service application, all without being locked into a proprietary setup.

Built-in Managed Services & Storage

To accelerate development and foster synergy between application and data layers, Hostim.dev provides instantly provisioned, managed services. With one click, your project gains access to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases, complete with persistent volumes for data storage. Environment variables are automatically pre-wired, so your application can connect to these services immediately upon deployment, eliminating manual configuration and allowing your team to collaborate on a fully functional stack from the very first minute.

Transparent Scaling & Resource Management

Teams can easily adapt their application's resources in real-time through an intuitive UI, promoting a cooperative approach to performance optimization. You can adjust CPU, RAM, or the number of application replicas with zero downtime. This transparent, predictable scaling model, coupled with per-project cost tracking, ensures that every team member understands resource allocation and costs, facilitating better planning and budgetary collaboration without unexpected usage-based surprises.

Secure, Isolated EU Hosting

Every project on Hostim.dev is deployed with security and compliance as a foundational team value. Applications run in isolated Kubernetes namespaces on bare-metal servers in Germany, ensuring GDPR compliance by default. Each project automatically receives HTTPS encryption, real-time logs, and performance metrics. This secure-by-design approach means your team can collaborate confidently, knowing that data sovereignty, project isolation, and essential monitoring tools are built-in and managed for you.

Use Cases of Hostim.dev

Freelancer & Client Project Delivery

For freelancers, Hostim.dev simplifies client collaboration and project delivery. You can deploy a client's application from a Docker Compose file or Git repo in minutes. The per-project isolation and clear cost tracking allow for seamless handover; you can simply transfer the project to the client with a transparent, ongoing bill. This eliminates the hassle of managing servers and creates a professional, trustworthy partnership from development to deployment.

Agency Client Work Management

Agencies can leverage Hostim.dev to maintain clear boundaries and cost accountability across multiple client projects. Each client's application can be deployed as a separate, isolated project with its own dedicated databases and cost breakdown. This structure provides clients with full transparency and ensures the agency's internal teams can manage, scale, and support each project independently without infrastructure complexity, fostering better client-agency synergy.

Startup & SaaS Product Launch

Startups and small SaaS teams can use Hostim.dev to go from prototype to production rapidly, allowing the entire team to focus on product development. The platform handles databases, networking, and scaling, so the team can collaborate on features without DevOps distractions. Predictable, flat pricing from the outset aids in financial planning, making it an ideal partner for bootstrapped or early-stage teams looking to grow their product collaboratively.

Educational Projects & Portfolio Building

Students and developers building portfolio projects benefit from a platform that provides real, production-grade infrastructure without complexity. They can deploy full-stack applications using Docker, complete with managed databases, gaining practical experience. The free trial and student-friendly pricing enable learning and collaboration on real deployments, resulting in tangible projects that can be showcased to potential employers or collaborators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the free tier include?

The free tier offers a comprehensive way for teams to start collaborating at no cost. It includes a 5-day trial project with full platform access, allowing you to deploy applications and test all features. Beyond the trial, core services like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and persistent volumes have permanently free tiers with generous limits, enabling you to run small projects or prototypes indefinitely without a financial commitment.

Can I deploy with just a Docker Compose file?

Absolutely. Hostim.dev is designed for team efficiency and supports full Docker Compose deployment without any rewrites. You can simply paste your existing docker-compose.yml file, and the platform will parse and deploy your multi-service application, automatically handling service discovery and networking. This ensures your team's existing development environment can be lifted directly to a hosted production setup, maintaining workflow synergy.

Where is my application hosted?

All applications on Hostim.dev are hosted on bare-metal servers in Germany. This provides teams with high performance, GDPR-compliant data hosting by default, and ensures data sovereignty for European users and clients. The choice of location is built into the platform's foundation, offering peace of mind and compliance for collaborative projects with specific regional requirements.

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

No, you do not need any Kubernetes knowledge. Hostim.dev uses Kubernetes under the hood to provide robust isolation and scalability, but it completely abstracts away its complexity. Your team interacts only with a simple UI or CLI to manage deployments, scaling, and services. This allows developers to benefit from Kubernetes' power through a collaborative, simplified interface.

Pricing of Hostim.dev

Hostim.dev employs a simple, flat, and predictable pricing model designed for transparent team budgeting. Application hosting starts from €2.5 per month. Crucially, core managed services including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and persistent volumes offer free tiers, allowing small projects to run at minimal or no cost. Pricing is tracked per project, providing clear cost separation for client work or different internal initiatives, ensuring there are no hidden usage-based fees or billing surprises.