# How to Host a Static HTML Website for Free (2026 Guide)
> Learn how to host any static HTML website for free on Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages. Perfect for Webflow, Framer, or Wix code exports.
Canonical: https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/blog/how-to-host-static-html-website-for-free
Last updated: 2026-03-13
NoCodeExport Team · Hosting · March 13, 2026 · 3 min read
> **Quick answer**: The best way to host a static HTML website for free is using Netlify (Drag & Drop) or Vercel (Git). Both providers offer 100GB of bandwidth and custom domain support for free. Simply export your code, upload the ZIP to Netlify Drop, or push it to a GitHub repository connected to Vercel.
If you've used a tool like **NoCodeExport** to capture your published website from [Webflow](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/webflow), [Framer](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/framer), or [Squarespace](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/squarespace), you now have a static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript package to review before deployment.
The next question is: **Where do you put them?**
The era of paying $20+ per month just for hosting a basic website is over. Modern static hosting platforms are faster, more secure, and—most importantly—**completely free** for most use cases.
In this guide, we'll walk you through the three best ways to host your static HTML website for $0.
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## 1. Netlify: The Easiest Way (Drag & Drop)
If you have a folder or ZIP file of your code and you don't want to touch a command line or Git, Netlify is your best friend.
### How to deploy on Netlify:
1. **Prepare your files:** Ensure your main page is named `index.html`.
2. **Go to Netlify Drop:** Navigate to [app.netlify.com/drop](https://app.netlify.com/drop).
3. **Draft and Drop:** Simply drag your website folder into the browser window.
4. **Claim your URL:** Netlify will instantly generate a temporary `.netlify.app` URL. You can then go to 'Domain Settings' to add your own custom `.com` for free.
**Best for:** Beginners and designers who want a live site in 15 seconds.
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## 2. Vercel: Best for Speed and Performance
Vercel is the gold standard for web performance. Their global Edge Network ensures your site loads instantly worldwide.
### How to deploy on Vercel:
1. **GitHub Integration:** While Vercel supports CLI, the easiest way is to push your code to a GitHub repository.
2. **Import Project:** Log in to [Vercel](https://vercel.com), click 'New Project', and select your GitHub repo.
3. **Deploy:** Vercel automatically detects the HTML files and deploys them. Every time you push a change to GitHub, your live site updates automatically.
**Best for:** Developers who want automatic updates and the fastest possible page speeds.
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## 3. GitHub Pages: The "Set and Forget" Solution
If you are already storing your code in GitHub, you can enable hosting with a single toggle.
### How to deploy on GitHub Pages:
1. **Settings tab:** In your GitHub repository, go to **Settings > Pages**.
2. **Build and Deployment:** Select `Deploy from a branch` and choose your `main` branch and `/root` folder.
3. **Save:** Your site will be live at `username.github.io/repo-name` within minutes.
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## Why Host Static HTML?
Moving away from proprietary builders like [Wix](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/wix-to-html) or [WordPress](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/blog/wordpress-to-html-conversion-guide) to static hosting has massive benefits:
1. **Security:** No databases or PHP means there is nothing to hack. Your site is practically un-hackable.
2. **Speed:** Static files are served from a CDN, making them 10x faster than dynamic sites.
3. **Cost:** You save hundreds of dollars a year.
4. **Portability:** You own your code. You can move from Vercel to Netlify or your own server in seconds.
## Final Checklist Before Hosting
Before you deploy your NoCodeExport files, make sure to check:
* **Asset Paths:** All images and CSS links should be relative (e.g., `./assets/image.webp`).
* **Forms:** If you have forms, ensure they are connected to an endpoint like [Formspree](https://formspree.io) or Netlify Forms.
* **SEO:** Ensure your `title` and `meta description` tags are correctly set in the HTML head.
Ready to break free from monthly subscriptions? [Export your site today](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/features) and host it for free.
## Related
- [How to Self-Host a Framer Website on Netlify (2026)](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/blog/how-to-host-framer-on-netlify): Deploy a published Framer export on Netlify, inspect retained modules and assets, and reconnect forms before switching the domain.
- [Exported Site Shows a Blank Page? Run It Locally the Right Way](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/blog/run-exported-site-locally): Double-clicking index.html gives a blank page and module errors. Why file:// breaks a modern export, and the one-line fix on macOS, Windows and Linux.
- [How to Upload an Exported Website Over FTP (Step by Step)](https://www.nocodeexport.com/en/blog/deploy-exported-site-ftp): Shared hosting, cPanel and most legacy servers still take FTP. Here is how to get an exported static site onto one without breaking every path in it.