Netlify

Jamstack hosting with CI/CD, serverless functions, and global edge deployment.

Overview

Netlify is a platform for building and deploying web applications with support for AI-assisted development, Git-based workflows, and drag-and-drop deployment. It provides serverless functions, managed Postgres databases, blob storage, and a global CDN with 99.99% uptime.

The platform is designed to support multiple development workflows—from AI agents and code-first approaches to visual builders. Projects start private by default and can be published when ready. Teams can collaborate with deploy previews, observability tools, and role-based access controls.

Netlify serves use cases ranging from marketing sites and ecommerce storefronts to internal tools and AI-powered applications, with pricing tiers from free to enterprise.

Key features

Agent Runners for AI-assisted development
Serverless Functions
Netlify Database (managed Postgres)
Deploy Previews for every branch
Global CDN with edge network
Blob storage for files and images
AI Gateway for model integration
Image CDN with on-demand optimization
One-click rollbacks
Environment variable management

Pros

Free tier with unlimited deploy previews
Multiple deployment workflows (Git, AI, CLI, drag-and-drop)
Integrated database and storage
Fast global deployment in seconds
Built-in observability and analytics
Team collaboration features
99.99% uptime SLA on Pro and Enterprise

Cons

Free tier limited to 300 credits/month
Pricing based on usage credits can become expensive at scale
Enterprise plan requires custom quote
Learning curve for advanced features like Agent Runners

Use this if

You need a modern deployment platform with built-in serverless functions, database, and AI integration; want multiple deployment workflows; or are building fullstack applications with team collaboration.

Skip this if

You require traditional server management, need on-premise hosting, or prefer a simpler static-only hosting solution without serverless compute.

Best for

Marketing sites and landing pagesEcommerce storefrontsSaaS applicationsInternal tools and dashboardsAI-powered web appsFullstack applicationsRapid prototyping with agents