Netlify
Netlify Inc. · 🌐 Static Hosting
Netlify is a web developer platform that multiplies productivity by unifying the elements of the modern decoupled web.
Overview
Netlify pioneered the JAMstack workflow: connect a Git repository, Netlify builds it, and the result is served from a global CDN. Beyond static hosting it bundles serverless Functions, form handling, identity and auth, split testing and edge functions — so a lot of traditional back-end work is covered without running a server.
The free Starter plan includes 100GB bandwidth and 300 build minutes per month, 125k serverless function invocations, and built-in form submissions. Deploy previews for every pull request and instant rollbacks come standard.
It is a strong choice for static sites and front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Gatsby, Hugo, Eleventy) where you also want forms, light auth or serverless endpoints without standing up extra infrastructure. Free-tier limits change over time — confirm them on the provider’s site.
Pros
- ✓Generous all-in-one free tier with functions, forms and identity
- ✓Mature build pipeline with deploy previews and instant rollbacks
- ✓Built-in form handling needs no back end
- ✓Large plugin and integration ecosystem
- ✓Framework-agnostic
Cons
- ✕300 build minutes per month can be limiting for frequent deploys
- ✕Bandwidth overages are billed on paid plans
- ✕Serverless functions have execution limits
- ✕Less Next.js-optimized than Vercel
Best for
- →JAMstack and static front ends (React, Vue, Gatsby, Hugo)
- →Sites that need forms or light serverless without a back end
- →Teams that want preview deploys and one-click rollbacks
Getting started
- 1 Connect your Git repository to Netlify
- 2 Set the build command and publish directory
- 3 Deploy — each pull request gets its own deploy preview
- 4 Optionally add a netlify/functions folder for serverless endpoints
- 5 Optionally enable forms by adding the netlify attribute to a form tag
Features
- ✓Continuous Deployment
- ✓Serverless Functions
- ✓Forms Handling
- ✓Identity Management
- ✓Split Testing
- ✓Analytics
Frameworks
FAQ
It is the time Netlify spends building your site. The free plan includes 300 minutes per month; large or frequent builds consume them faster.
Yes. Add the netlify attribute to a form and submissions show up in your dashboard, within the free submission limit.
Yes — Netlify Functions (AWS Lambda under the hood) plus Edge Functions, within the free invocation allowance.
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