Build and deploy modern web projects
Netlify is a leading platform for deploying and hosting modern web applications. Known for pioneering the JAMstack architecture, it offers seamless Git integration, serverless functions, edge computing, and a powerful CDN. Features instant rollbacks, deploy previews, and split testing.
Best for: Frontend developers and teams building static sites, JAMstack applications, and serverless web apps
Key Features
- ✓Git-based continuous deployment
- ✓Serverless Functions
- ✓Edge Functions
- ✓Deploy previews
- ✓Split testing and analytics
Integrations
GitHubGitLabBitbucketNext.jsGatsbyHugoNuxtSvelteKit
Pricing: Free tier available, Pro at $19/member/month, Business at $99/member/month, Enterprise custom
Vercel is the platform for frontend developers, providing the speed and reliability innovators need. Created by the team behind Next.js, it offers seamless framework integration, edge functions, and a global CDN. Features instant previews, automatic HTTPS, and zero-config deployments.
Best for: Next.js and React developers seeking the fastest deployment experience with framework-specific optimizations
Key Features
- ✓Next.js native integration
- ✓Edge Functions and Middleware
- ✓Automatic HTTPS and CDN
- ✓Preview deployments
- ✓Analytics and Web Vitals
Integrations
GitHubGitLabBitbucketNext.jsNuxtSvelteKitAstroRemix
Pricing: Free tier available, Pro at $20/member/month, Enterprise custom
Your fastest path to production
Render is a unified cloud to build and run all your apps and websites. Offers everything from static sites to Docker containers, with free TLS certificates, global CDN, and private networking. Known for simplicity and developer-friendly pricing with no hidden fees.
Best for: Full-stack developers needing a simple, affordable platform for web services, APIs, and databases
Key Features
- ✓Native Docker support
- ✓Managed PostgreSQL and Redis
- ✓Private networking
- ✓Auto-scaling
- ✓Background workers and cron jobs
Integrations
GitHubGitLabDockerPostgreSQLRedisNode.jsPythonGoRust
Pricing: Free tier for static sites, Services from $7/month, Databases from $7/month
Instant deployments, effortless scaling
Railway is a deployment platform where you can provision infrastructure, develop with that infrastructure locally, and then deploy to the cloud. Features one-click deployments, built-in databases, and a modern developer experience with real-time logs and metrics.
Best for: Developers wanting a modern, usage-based platform with built-in databases and minimal configuration
Key Features
- ✓One-click deployments
- ✓Built-in PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
- ✓Environment management
- ✓Real-time logs and metrics
- ✓Template marketplace
Integrations
GitHubPostgreSQLMySQLRedisMongoDBDockerNode.jsPython
Pricing: Hobby free tier, Pro at $5/month + usage, Team at $20/seat/month + usage
Run your app close to your users
Fly.io runs your apps close to users with edge deployment across 30+ regions worldwide. Transforms Docker images into micro-VMs that run on Firecracker. Features built-in Postgres, Redis, and LiteFS for distributed SQLite. Great for latency-sensitive applications.
Best for: Developers building latency-sensitive applications that need to run close to users globally
Key Features
- ✓Global edge deployment
- ✓Firecracker micro-VMs
- ✓Built-in Postgres and Redis
- ✓LiteFS for distributed SQLite
- ✓GPU support
Integrations
DockerPostgreSQLRedisSQLiteNode.jsGoElixirPhoenix
Pricing: Free tier with $5 credit, Pay-as-you-go pricing, Scale plan from $29/month
Cloud Application Platform
Heroku is a container-based cloud platform that pioneered platform-as-a-service (PaaS). Offers managed containers (dynos), add-on marketplace, and seamless Git deployment. Now part of Salesforce, it remains popular for rapid prototyping and small to medium applications.
Best for: Developers seeking a mature PaaS with extensive add-on ecosystem and straightforward scaling
Key Features
- ✓Git-based deployment
- ✓Dyno containers
- ✓Add-on marketplace
- ✓Review apps
- ✓Heroku Pipelines
Integrations
GitHubSalesforcePostgreSQLRedisNode.jsPythonRubyJavaPHP
Pricing: Eco dynos from $5/month, Basic from $7/month, Standard from $25/month, Enterprise custom
The fastest way to build web applications
Cloudflare Pages is a JAMstack platform for deploying your frontend applications. Leverages Cloudflare's global network for ultra-fast delivery. Features unlimited free static hosting, Workers integration for serverless functions, and automatic branch previews.
Best for: Developers wanting unlimited free hosting with Cloudflare's edge network and Workers integration
Key Features
- ✓Unlimited free bandwidth
- ✓Cloudflare Workers integration
- ✓Global CDN on 300+ locations
- ✓Branch previews
- ✓Web Analytics included
Integrations
GitHubGitLabCloudflare WorkersD1 DatabaseKV StorageR2 Storage
Pricing: Free tier with unlimited sites and bandwidth, Pro at $20/month, Business at $200/month
Build full-stack web and mobile apps in hours
AWS Amplify is a complete solution for building, deploying, and hosting full-stack applications on AWS. Offers a Git-based CI/CD workflow, serverless backends, and hosting with CloudFront CDN. Deep integration with AWS services for authentication, storage, and APIs.
Best for: Teams building on AWS who want managed hosting with deep integration to AWS services
Key Features
- ✓Full-stack CI/CD
- ✓Serverless backend (GraphQL, REST)
- ✓Authentication with Cognito
- ✓CloudFront global hosting
- ✓Real-time and offline data
Integrations
GitHubGitLabBitbucketAWS LambdaDynamoDBS3CognitoAppSync
Pricing: Pay-as-you-go, Build from $0.01/min, Hosting from $0.15/GB served
Build, deploy, and scale apps quickly
DigitalOcean App Platform is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering that allows developers to publish code directly to DigitalOcean servers. Supports static sites, web services, workers, and jobs with automatic scaling and managed databases.
Best for: Developers already using DigitalOcean who want a simple PaaS for their applications
Key Features
- ✓Auto-detect frameworks
- ✓Managed databases
- ✓Auto-scaling
- ✓Built-in monitoring
- ✓Container support
Integrations
GitHubGitLabDockerPostgreSQLMySQLRedisMongoDB
Pricing: Static sites free, Basic from $5/month, Pro from $12/month
Websites for you and your projects
GitHub Pages is a static site hosting service that takes files directly from a repository on GitHub. Free hosting for public repositories with custom domain support. Perfect for documentation, portfolios, and project sites with Jekyll integration.
Best for: Open source projects, documentation sites, and developers wanting free hosting for static sites
Key Features
- ✓Free static hosting
- ✓Custom domain support
- ✓HTTPS included
- ✓Jekyll integration
- ✓GitHub Actions CI/CD
Integrations
GitHubGitHub ActionsJekyllCustom domainsMarkdown
Pricing: Free for public repos, GitHub Pro from $4/month for private repos