Netlify

netlify.com
DevOps
Weekend Project

The fastest way to build the fastest sites

How to Replace Netlify

Overview

Netlify is a modern web development platform that provides hosting, serverless functions, and CI/CD automation for static sites and web applications. It enables developers to build, deploy, and scale web projects with Git-based workflows and edge computing.

Features

43 features across 19 categories

Analytics(4)

Build AnalyticsPremium

Monitor and optimize build performance and duration.

Capacity AnalyticsPremium

Monitor bandwidth, function execution, and resource usage.

Netlify AnalyticsPremium

Built-in analytics without external scripts impacting performance.

Split TestingPremium

A/B testing capabilities to compare different versions of your site.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Backend(6)

API GatewayPremium

Route requests to serverless functions and external APIs.

Background FunctionsPremium

Long-running background jobs with delayed processing.

Edge FunctionsPremium

Run code at the edge with sub-millisecond latency across global infrastructure.

Netlify Functions

Serverless functions for backend logic without managing infrastructure.

Scheduled FunctionsPremium

Run serverless functions on a schedule using cron expressions.

Serverless DatabasesPremium

Connected database solutions for serverless functions.

Also in: Sentry, Gatsby, Astro

Billing(1)

Bandwidth Throttling

Pay-as-you-go bandwidth with overage handling.

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

CMS(1)

Netlify CMS

Git-based headless CMS for content management.

Configuration(4)

Build Context

Configure different build settings for production, staging, and preview.

Custom Headers

Set custom HTTP headers for security and performance.

Dependency Management

Control build dependencies with lock files and version management.

Environment Variables

Secure management of configuration variables across environments.

Deployment(3)

Git-based Deployments

Automatically deploy from Git repositories with built-in CI/CD pipelines.

Instant Rollbacks

Revert to previous deployments instantly without rebuilding.

Monorepo Support

Deploy multiple sites from a single repository.

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Developer Tools(1)

Netlify CLI

Command-line interface for local development and deployment management.

Also in: Jobber, Hugging Face, 1Password

Domain(1)

Domain Management

Register, configure, and manage custom domains with automatic HTTPS.

Extensibility(1)

Build Plugins

Extend build process with official and community plugins.

Forms(1)

Form Handling

Built-in form submissions without server-side code or third-party services.

Integration(2)

Netlify GraphPremium

Connect and unify data from multiple APIs and services.

Webhooks

Trigger external services on deploy events and form submissions.

Logging(1)

Real-time Logs

Stream build and function logs in real-time.

Notifications(1)

Build Notifications

Receive alerts for build successes, failures, and status changes.

Performance(4)

Build ConcurrencyPremium

Run multiple builds simultaneously for faster deployments.

Content Delivery Network

Global CDN for fast content distribution across worldwide edge nodes.

Image Optimization

Automatic image optimization and responsive image delivery.

On-demand BuildersPremium

Generate dynamic content on request without rebuilding the entire site.

Routing(1)

Redirects and Rewrites

Configure URL redirects, rewrites, and routing rules.

Security(8)

Audit LogsPremium

Track all account activities and changes for compliance.

Auth0 IntegrationPremium

Enterprise authentication with Auth0 provider.

DDoS Protection

Enterprise-grade DDoS protection for all sites.

Identity ManagementPremium

User authentication and authorization with passwordless login options.

IP FilteringPremium

Restrict access to sites by IP address.

Password ProtectionPremium

Protect sites with password authentication.

SAML 2.0 IntegrationPremium

Enterprise single sign-on via SAML protocol.

SSL/TLS Certificates

Automatic HTTPS with Let's Encrypt certificates.

Storage(1)

Blob StoragePremium

Store and retrieve files with serverless functions.

Team Collaboration(1)

Team Management

Invite team members and manage role-based permissions.

Testing(1)

Preview Deployments

Automatic preview URLs for pull requests to test changes before merge.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic hosting
  • 300 build minutes/month
  • Netlify Functions

Pro

Popular
$19/mo
  • Unlimited sites
  • 40
  • 000 build minutes/month
  • Edge Functions

Business

$99/mo
  • Team management
  • Build Analytics
  • Audit Logs
  • DDoS Protection

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom deployment
  • dedicated support
  • SLA guarantee

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Netlify

Monthly$19/mo
Yearly$228/yr
5-Year Total$1.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$228
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$684
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 43 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Netlify alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 43 features.

Buy Netlify

Better Value
Monthly cost$190/mo
3-year total$6,840
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Netlify saves ~$30,120 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations