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Netlify free tier

Git-based hosting for static and Jamstack sites, with functions, forms and edge features.

Checked against Netlify's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What Netlify's free plan gives you

New accounts get 300 credits a month that pay for deploys, bandwidth, compute and form submissions, with a hard stop instead of overage bills.

Netlify free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Monthly credits300
Production deploy15 credits each
BandwidthCharged at 20 credits per GB
Concurrent builds1
When credits run outSites pause until next cycle

The catch

Every production deploy costs 15 credits, so about 20 deploys a month uses the whole free allowance before any traffic.

Pros and cons

Good

  • No surprise bills on Free
  • Built-in forms and functions
  • Preview and branch deploys do not use credits

Watch out

  • Credit model is harder to predict
  • Frequent deploys burn credits fast
  • Site pauses when credits run out

How to start on Netlify

  1. 1

    Create a free Netlify account

  2. 2

    Choose Add new site and connect your Git repo

  3. 3

    Set the build command and publish folder

  4. 4

    Deploy and check usage under Billing

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Netlify: questions

Is Netlify free?

New accounts get 300 credits a month that pay for deploys, bandwidth, compute and form submissions, with a hard stop instead of overage bills. Free plan ends: Never.

Does Netlify need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for Netlify's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with Netlify's free plan?

Every production deploy costs 15 credits, so about 20 deploys a month uses the whole free allowance before any traffic.

Can I use my own domain on Netlify for free?

Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at *.netlify.app.

What are the best free alternatives to Netlify?

Cloudflare Pages, Codeberg Pages, GitLab Pages. Compare their limits on this page or open each one for details.

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