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5 Best Free Static Hosting Providers (2026)

Compare Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages and Render for free static hosting. Deploy your exported website in under 2 minutes.

Once you've exported your website from a no-code builder, you need a place to put it. The good news? We are living in the golden age of static hosting. There are incredible infrastructure platforms available for free.

Whether you've exported from Framer, Webflow, Wix, or Squarespace, compare each provider's current limits and test your static package before launch.

Comparison of Free Hosting Providers
Comparison of Free Hosting Providers

Here are our top 5 picks for 2026.

1. Vercel

Best for: Next.js users and performance freaks.

Vercel is the company behind Next.js. Their edge network is blazing fast.

  • Pros: Incredible performance, ease of use, zero-config for most frameworks.
  • Cons: Bandwidth limits on free tier (though hard to hit for personal sites).
  • Free tier: 100 GB bandwidth/month, unlimited sites.

πŸ’‘ Vercel Pro-Tip: Vercel is highly recommended if you care about your site loading in under a second worldwide.

2. Netlify

Best for: Simplicity and easy features like Forms.

Netlify pioneered the modern static site movement ("JAMstack"). See our step-by-step guide to deploying on Netlify.

  • Pros: "Netlify Drop" is the easiest drag-and-drop hosting anywhere. Built-in form handling is a lifesaver.
  • Cons: Build times can be slower on the free tier compared to Vercel.
  • Free tier: 100 GB bandwidth/month, 300 build minutes.

3. GitHub Pages

Best for: Developers and Open Source projects.

If you already use Git, this is a no-brainer.

  • Pros: Completely free, directly integrated with your repo, custom domain support.
  • Cons: Configuration is slightly more technical; no built-in form handling.
  • Free tier: 100 GB bandwidth/month (soft limit), unlimited.

4. Cloudflare Pages

Best for: Security and Global reach.

Runs on Cloudflare's massive global network.

  • Pros: Unmatched speed and DDoS protection. Bandwidth: check current plan terms on free tier.
  • Cons: Newer, so fewer "quality of life" features than Netlify.
  • Free tier: Bandwidth: check current plan terms, 500 builds/month.

5. Firebase Hosting

Best for: Apps already in the Google ecosystem.

  • Pros: Fast, reliable, Google-backed infrastructure.
  • Cons: Setup requires CLI tools; can be overkill for a simple portfolio.
  • Free tier: 10 GB storage, 360 MB/day transfer.

Quick Comparison Table

ProviderBandwidthCustom DomainSSLDrag & Drop
Vercel100 GB/mo❌ (Git deploy)
Netlify100 GB/mo
GitHub Pages100 GB/mo❌ (Git deploy)
Cloudflare PagesUnlimited❌ (Git deploy)
Firebase360 MB/day❌ (CLI deploy)

How to Get Started

  1. Export your site using NoCodeExport β€” works with Framer, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress
  2. Choose a host from the list above based on your needs
  3. Deploy by dragging your folder (Netlify) or pushing to Git (others)

The whole process takes under 5 minutes and costs $0.

Recommendation

For most NoCodeExport users:

  • Use Netlify if you want the absolute easiest setup (Drag & Drop).
  • Use Vercel if you care about raw performance numbers.

Either way, you are paying $0 compared to the $15-30/mo charged by site builders. Check our pricing page to see how NoCodeExport can simplify the entire export-to-hosting workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

For most users, Netlify is the best free static hosting provider thanks to its drag-and-drop deployment (Netlify Drop), free SSL, and built-in form handling. Vercel is the best choice if you need the fastest edge network performance. Both offer generous free tiers with no credit card required.

Yes! Services like Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages, and Firebase Hosting all offer free tiers for static HTML websites. You can export your site from Framer, Webflow, or Wix using NoCodeExport and deploy it to any of these platforms at zero cost.

The easiest method is Netlify Drop: visit app.netlify.com/drop, drag your website folder onto the page, and your site is live in seconds with a free SSL certificate and .netlify.app subdomain. You can also connect a Git repo for automatic deployments.

GitHub Pages is excellent for static websites, especially if you already use Git. It's completely free, supports custom domains with free SSL, and integrates directly with your repository. The main limitations are that it only supports static content (no server-side code) and has a soft bandwidth limit of 100 GB/month.

Free tier bandwidth limits vary: Netlify offers 100 GB/month, Vercel offers 100 GB/month, GitHub Pages has a soft 100 GB/month limit, and Cloudflare Pages offers bandwidth subject to current plan terms. For most personal and small business sites, these limits are more than sufficient.

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