Web App (simple)
Comparable to Heroku Basic
- Runtime Container (Level 4) 5.20 €
- MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2.93 €
- Volume (5 GB) 1.65 €
The PaaS Alternative from Germany
Cloud hosting like Heroku or Render -- but GDPR compliant, without vendor lock-in and with transparent pricing. Standard Docker images instead of proprietary buildpacks.
my-saas-app
Container Deployment
Web Server
python:3.12
Background Worker
celery
MariaDB
SSL active
app.mycompany.com
Level 4 · 512 MB
Standard Docker Images
No vendor lock-in
German PaaS Alternative
The GDPR compliant alternative to Heroku, Render and Railway
LAY7 cloud is a managed cloud platform from Germany -- a PaaS alternative for developers and companies who value data privacy, transparency and independence. Standard Docker images instead of proprietary buildpacks. No platform dependency, no vendor lock-in.
Unlike US-based PaaS providers like Heroku, Render or Railway, your applications run in German data centers. GDPR compliant without compromise. No US Cloud Act, no data transfers to the US. For companies, agencies and freelancers who need to guarantee their customers data privacy.
Billing is hourly and transparent -- no minimum contract, no hidden costs. You stay in full control of your costs. SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt are included. German support in your timezone, no waiting for US business hours.
No Vendor Lock-in
Standard Docker images. Your image runs anywhere, not just with us.
GDPR Compliant
German data center. No US Cloud Act, no data sharing.
Transparent Pricing
Hourly billing, full cost control. No minimum contract.
German Support
Support in German, in your timezone. Personal contact.
Easy Migration
How to Migrate from Heroku, Render or Railway
The switch takes just a few minutes -- especially if you already use Docker.
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Prepare your Docker image
Create a Dockerfile for your application -- if you don't have one yet. If you're coming from Heroku, replace the proprietary buildpack with a standard Dockerfile. For Render and Railway, the switch is usually even easier, as they often already support Docker.
FROM node:20-alpine → npm ci → npm start
02
Configure on LAY7 cloud
Create a container deployment in the dashboard. Configure web containers, workers, cron jobs and environment variables. Set up a database, create volumes. Everything with a click instead of YAML.
03
Point your domain & go live
Connect your domain to the container deployment. SSL certificates are issued automatically. Update your DNS, done. Your application now runs GDPR compliant in Germany.
Why Switch?
What Makes LAY7 cloud a Better PaaS Alternative
GDPR compliance, transparent pricing and full control -- without vendor lock-in.
GDPR Compliance without Compromise
Data processing exclusively in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data transfers to the US, no data sharing with third parties. For companies, agencies and freelancers who need to guarantee their customers data privacy -- without compromising on the convenience of a modern cloud platform.
- Server location Germany
- No US Cloud Act
- No data sharing
- Compliance-ready
Standard Docker Instead of Proprietary Buildpacks
No Heroku Buildpack, no Render Blueprint, no Railway Nixpack. Your application runs as a standard Docker image -- the same format that works on any Docker host. If you want to leave LAY7 cloud, simply take your image with you. No vendor lock-in, no platform dependency.
- Standard Docker images
- No proprietary format
- Portable and platform-independent
- Any language, any framework
Transparent, hourly billing
Instead of coarse flat rates, we bill by the hour -- you stay in full control of the resources your containers actually use. Compute is cheap: a performance level costs €1.30/month. No minimum contract. Scale up when needed, scale down when not.
- Hourly billing
- Full cost control
- No minimum contract
- SSL certificates included
GDPR Compliant Cloud Hosting
Data processing exclusively in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data transfers to the US. For companies, agencies and freelancers who need to guarantee their customers data privacy -- without compromising on convenience.
No Lock-in
Standard Docker images instead of proprietary buildpacks. Your code runs on LAY7 cloud the same way it runs on any other Docker host. If you want to switch, simply take your image with you.
Transparent Pricing
Hourly billing, full cost control, no minimum contract. SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt are included. You can see what your infrastructure costs at any time.
German Support
Support in German, in your timezone. No waiting for US business hours, no navigating through English-language knowledge bases. Personal contact instead of chatbot loops.
Any Language, Any Framework
Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, PHP, Rust or any other stack. If it exists as a Docker image, it runs on LAY7 cloud. No restriction to specific languages or frameworks.
LAY7 cloud
- GDPR compliant (DE)
- Standard Docker images
- Hourly billing
- German support
Heroku & Co.
- US hosting (EU pricier)
- Proprietary buildpacks
- Rigid monthly pricing
- English support
Server Location
Germany
Your data and your users' data stay in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data sharing with third parties. Simply compliant.
Scalable at any time
More CPU and RAM with a click in the dashboard, without server migration. Fewer resources when traffic drops -- and you stay in full control of your costs. No migration required.
Hourly billing, full cost control
Billed by the hour, with full cost control. Compute is cheap -- a performance level costs €1.30/month. No minimum contract, no commitment. Scale up when needed, scale down when not.
Transparent Pricing
Hourly billing, full cost control. No minimum contract.
Full-Stack App
Web, Worker & Database
- Web Container (Level 6) 7.80 €
- Worker Container (Level 4) 5.20 €
- MariaDB (Level 4, 5 GB) 6.85 €
- Volume (10 GB) 3.30 €
All prices incl. VAT per month with continuous usage. Full price list
Frequently Asked Questions
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LAY7 cloud uses standard Docker images instead of proprietary buildpacks. Your app is not tied to the platform. Plus: German data center, GDPR compliant, hourly billing and SSL certificates included.
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Coolify is a self-hosting solution that you need to run and maintain on your own servers. LAY7 cloud is a fully managed platform -- no server management, no updates, no monitoring setup.
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No. You use standard Docker images. If you want to leave LAY7 cloud, take your image and deploy it elsewhere. No proprietary formats, no buildpacks, no platform dependency.
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If you already have a Docker image, switching over takes just a few minutes. If not, you need a Dockerfile for your app -- then push the image, configure it in the dashboard, and point your domain.
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All of them. Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, PHP, Rust, Java -- if it runs as a Docker image, it runs on LAY7 cloud. No restriction to specific buildpacks or languages.
Switch to the German alternative
Get started now. No commitment, no minimum contract.
- No vendor lock-in
- GDPR compliant
- German data center