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About Netlify
Netlify is a platform that takes your Git repository and turns it into a live website in seconds. Push code, and it builds, deploys, and hosts your site across a global edge network automatically. It handles serverless functions, form submissions, and split testing without managing servers.
What it does
Netlify connects to your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repo. On each push, it runs your build command, deploys the output to its CDN, and gives you a unique URL. It also handles serverless functions, form submissions, and split testing without managing servers.
Best for
- Frontend developers deploying static sites or JAMstack apps
- Teams needing preview deployments for every pull request
- Marketers running A/B tests on landing pages without DevOps
Strengths
- Automatic HTTPS and custom domain setup with one click
- Serverless functions with 100k requests per month free
- Instant rollback to any previous deployment
Key features
- Continuous Deployment — Auto-build and deploy from Git pushes
- Global CDN — Serve assets from 300+ edge nodes worldwide
- Serverless Functions — Run backend code without managing infrastructure
- Deploy Previews — Generate unique URLs for every branch or PR
- Form Handling — Collect submissions without a backend server
- Split Testing — Route traffic to different site variants for experiments
Netlify Pricing
Netlify pricing: Free · from $20/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free — $0 forever
Build and deploy free forever: deploy from AI, Git, or API, unlimited deploy previews, custom domains with SSL, functions & AI models, structured data with Netlify Database, file & image storage with Blob storage, firewall traffic rules & basic rate limiting, global CDN, 300 credits/month.
Personal — $9/month
Everything in Free, plus: smart secret detection, 1-day observability, priority email support, 1,000 credits/month.
Pro — $20/month per team
Everything in Personal, plus: private organization repos, shared env variables, 3+ concurrent builds, 30-day analytics & metrics, 3,000 credits/month.
Enterprise — Custom
Everything in Pro, plus: 99.99% SLA, enterprise network tier, high-performance builds, SSO & SCIM, log drains, organization management, 24/7 dedicated support.
Free plan available. No credit card required to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is Netlify free?
Yes, Netlify offers a Free plan ($0 forever) that includes 300 credits per month, global CDN, custom domains with SSL, serverless functions, and deploy previews.
How much does Netlify cost?
Netlify has four plans: Free ($0), Personal ($9/month), Pro ($20/month per team), and Enterprise (custom pricing). All plans include usage-based credits.
What is Netlify used for?
Netlify is used to build, deploy, and host web projects—from static sites to full-stack apps—with continuous deployment, serverless functions, and a global edge network.
Who is Netlify best for?
Netlify is best for frontend developers, JAMstack enthusiasts, and teams needing automated deployments and previews for every Git branch or pull request.
What are the main limitations of Netlify?
The Free plan has a 300-credit limit per month and no extended analytics. Complex backend logic may require external services or Pro/Enterprise plans for more compute and bandwidth.
What are some alternatives to Netlify?
Top alternatives include Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, AWS Amplify, and Firebase Hosting. Each offers similar deployment and serverless features with different pricing and workflows.
