LAY7 cloud
PHP Hosting

PHP Hosting that's not stuck in the 90s

Two ways to host PHP: Spaces with SSH, Composer and cron jobs – no Docker knowledge required. Or Container Deployments for complex apps with workers and queues. Modern cloud infrastructure from Germany.

my-php-app

Space

Running
PHP 8.3
composer install
SSH & SFTP
ssh user@space
Cron Job
*/5 * * * *
MariaDB
SSL active
shop.example.com Level 2 · 5 GB
Spaces or Containers Two ways to host PHP
PHP 8.x
Via version selector or Docker
99.9%
Uptime
Germany
Server Location
NVMe
SSD Storage

Two ways to host PHP – you choose

For websites, shops and simple apps: Spaces. Container-based web spaces with SSH, Composer, SFTP, cron jobs and PHP version selection – no Docker knowledge required. For complex applications with queue workers, WebSockets or multiple processes: Container Deployments with full Docker flexibility. Both on the same Kubernetes infrastructure.

Modern PHP Hosting

Container-based instead of shared hosting. No noisy neighbors, no outdated PHP versions, no missing extensions. Your application runs isolated on modern cloud infrastructure.

Composer & SSH Access

Full SSH access to your Space. Run Composer directly on the server, install dependencies, execute Artisan commands. SFTP for file transfers. Work the way you're used to – just without the limitations of shared hosting.

SSL automatically included

SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt for all domains – automatically issued and renewed. No manual setup, no forgotten expiration dates. HTTPS is the default, not extra effort.

Cron Jobs & Scheduler

Configure cron jobs directly in the dashboard. For Spaces as a dedicated cron job service, for Container Deployments as a job container. Scheduled tasks without workarounds.

LAY7 cloud
  • Container-based & isolated
  • SSH, Composer, current PHP versions
  • Scale with one click
  • Cron jobs & background workers
Shared Hosting
  • Shared server with noisy neighbors
  • No SSH, outdated PHP
  • Fixed packages, migration required
  • Limited or not possible
Server Location
Germany

GDPR compliant. Your data and your users' data stays in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data transfers to third parties.

Scale anytime

More CPU and RAM with one click in the dashboard. Effective immediately, no downtime, no server migration. Fewer resources when traffic drops – you only pay for what you use.

Managed MariaDB right next to your PHP app

Databases as a dedicated managed service – in the same network as your Spaces and Containers. Automatic backups with configurable intervals and one-click restoration. SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt for all domains, automatically issued and renewed.

Transparent Pricing

Usage-based and billed by the minute. No monthly base fee, no minimum contract.

Space Setup

Website or simple app

Space (Level 2, 5 GB) 3,58 €
MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2,46 €
Cron Job 0,79 €
Gesamt pro Monat 6,83 €

Container Setup

PHP app with background worker

Web Container (Level 4) 4,36 €
Worker Container (Level 2) 2,18 €
MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2,46 €
Volume (5 GB) 1,40 €
Gesamt pro Monat 10,40 €

All prices excl. VAT per month with continuous usage. Full price list

Frequently Asked Questions

Which PHP versions are supported?
On Spaces, current PHP versions are available to choose from – switchable directly in the dashboard. With Container Deployments you control the version via your Docker image. Any PHP version is possible.
Can I use Composer?
Yes. On Spaces, Composer is preinstalled and directly usable via SSH. With Container Deployments, you run Composer in the build process of your Docker image.
Does Laravel or Symfony work on LAY7 cloud?
Yes. Simple Laravel or Symfony projects run on a Space with SSH, Composer and cron jobs. For production-ready setups with queue workers, Horizon or WebSockets, use Container Deployments – each process isolated and independently scalable.
How do I migrate from shared hosting to LAY7 cloud?
For a Space: upload files via SFTP, install Composer dependencies, import the database, point your domain. For Container Deployments: create a Dockerfile, push the image, configure in the dashboard. Either way, done in minutes.
What is the difference between a Space and a Container Deployment?
A Space is a container-based web space with SSH, SFTP, Composer and cron jobs – ideal for websites, shops and simple apps. No Docker knowledge required. Container Deployments are for complex applications: multiple processes (web, worker, scheduler), custom Docker images, full flexibility.

PHP Hosting that grows with you

Get started now. No contract commitment, no minimum term.

SSH, Composer & current PHP versions
German data center
SSL certificates included