Netlify
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Features
43 features across 19 categories
Analytics(4)
Monitor and optimize build performance and duration.
Monitor bandwidth, function execution, and resource usage.
Built-in analytics without external scripts impacting performance.
A/B testing capabilities to compare different versions of your site.
Backend(6)
Route requests to serverless functions and external APIs.
Long-running background jobs with delayed processing.
Run code at the edge with sub-millisecond latency across global infrastructure.
Serverless functions for backend logic without managing infrastructure.
Run serverless functions on a schedule using cron expressions.
Connected database solutions for serverless functions.
Billing(1)
Pay-as-you-go bandwidth with overage handling.
CMS(1)
Git-based headless CMS for content management.
Configuration(4)
Configure different build settings for production, staging, and preview.
Set custom HTTP headers for security and performance.
Control build dependencies with lock files and version management.
Secure management of configuration variables across environments.
Deployment(3)
Automatically deploy from Git repositories with built-in CI/CD pipelines.
Revert to previous deployments instantly without rebuilding.
Deploy multiple sites from a single repository.
Developer Tools(1)
Command-line interface for local development and deployment management.
Domain(1)
Register, configure, and manage custom domains with automatic HTTPS.
Extensibility(1)
Extend build process with official and community plugins.
Forms(1)
Built-in form submissions without server-side code or third-party services.
Integration(2)
Connect and unify data from multiple APIs and services.
Trigger external services on deploy events and form submissions.
Logging(1)
Stream build and function logs in real-time.
Notifications(1)
Receive alerts for build successes, failures, and status changes.
Performance(4)
Run multiple builds simultaneously for faster deployments.
Global CDN for fast content distribution across worldwide edge nodes.
Automatic image optimization and responsive image delivery.
Generate dynamic content on request without rebuilding the entire site.
Routing(1)
Configure URL redirects, rewrites, and routing rules.
Security(8)
Track all account activities and changes for compliance.
Enterprise authentication with Auth0 provider.
Enterprise-grade DDoS protection for all sites.
User authentication and authorization with passwordless login options.
Restrict access to sites by IP address.
Protect sites with password authentication.
Enterprise single sign-on via SAML protocol.
Automatic HTTPS with Let's Encrypt certificates.
Storage(1)
Store and retrieve files with serverless functions.
Team Collaboration(1)
Invite team members and manage role-based permissions.
Testing(1)
Automatic preview URLs for pull requests to test changes before merge.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic hosting
- ✓300 build minutes/month
- ✓Netlify Functions
Pro
Popular- ✓Unlimited sites
- ✓40
- ✓000 build minutes/month
- ✓Edge Functions
Business
- ✓Team management
- ✓Build Analytics
- ✓Audit Logs
- ✓DDoS Protection
Enterprise
- ✓Custom deployment
- ✓dedicated support
- ✓SLA guarantee
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Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
30 known integrations