Cloud & Web Hosting
Netlify
Static hosting with build pipelines and forms included.
Netlify popularised git-connected deploys for static sites and still bundles redirects, forms and serverless functions into the same product. The build-minute allowance and the add-ons that used to be included are the usual reasons teams start comparing alternatives.
Pricing: Free tier for personal projects; paid plans are per seat with build and bandwidth allowances
Confirm the current price on Netlify's own pricing page ↗Where it is strong
- Static deploys connect straight to a git repository
- Forms, redirects and identity ship with the platform
- Deploy previews for every branch
- Serverless functions run beside the site
What it gives up
- Build minutes and bandwidth decide the tier
- Prices step up sharply for team features
- Some features that used to be included are now add-ons
Notable features
- Git-connected deploys
- Deploy previews
- Forms
- Serverless functions
What Netlify replaces
Head-to-head comparisons
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Frequently asked questions about Netlify
Answers are drawn from the notes on this page. Where a figure is involved we link to the vendor's own page rather than restate a number we cannot keep current.
What is Netlify used for?
Static hosting with build pipelines and forms included. Netlify popularised git-connected deploys for static sites and still bundles redirects, forms and serverless functions into the same product.
How much does Netlify cost?
Our entry describes Netlify's pricing like this: Free tier for personal projects; paid plans are per seat with build and bandwidth allowances. Prices and plan limits change, so confirm the current figure on the Netlify pricing page.
Does Netlify have a free plan?
Yes — our entry records a free option: Free tier for personal projects; paid plans are per seat with build and bandwidth allowances. Free allowances change, so check the current limits on the Netlify pricing page.
What is Netlify good at?
Our notes list these strengths: Static deploys connect straight to a git repository; Forms, redirects and identity ship with the platform; Deploy previews for every branch.
What are the trade-offs with Netlify?
Our notes list these trade-offs: Build minutes and bandwidth decide the tier; Prices step up sharply for team features; Some features that used to be included are now add-ons.
What does Netlify replace?
We list Netlify as an alternative to Vercel and Cloudflare. Browse Vercel alternatives and Cloudflare alternatives to see what else we track for each.
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