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Good alternative · Deployment
Netlify
Git-based hosting for sites and functions.
A solid host for a site or a simple web app. Reach for Vercel or Cloudflare when the framework or the edge runtime is the point.
- Vendor
- Netlify
- Pricing tier
- Freemium
- Best for
- Jamstack sites and simple deploys
- Open source
- No
What it is
Netlify hosts static sites and web apps from git, with preview deploys, forms, and serverless functions. It is a straightforward host for a marketing site or a Jamstack app. A free tier exists.
A free starter plan exists. Paid plans raise limits for bandwidth, builds, and team features. Confirm numbers on the pricing page.
Why it ranks
- Preview deploys from git
- Simple path for static sites and light functions
- Free starter plan
Watch outs
- Not the strongest fit for a long-running backend process
- Bandwidth and build minutes are the usual limits