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Updated: Sep 28, 2026

Build and ship web apps from code or AI prompts — deploy instantly on a global CDN with built-in serverless functions, databases, and AI gateway.

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About Netlify

Overview Netlify is a platform that lets you build and ship web apps from code or AI prompts. Deploy instantly on production infrastructure with a global CDN, serverless functions, databases, and an AI gateway. It serves developers, product teams, and enterprises who want to go from idea to live site in seconds. Unlike traditional hosting that requires manual server setup, Netlify handles deployment, scaling, and infrastructure so teams focus on building. Key Benefits Deploy from AI prompts, Git pushes, CLI, or drag-and-drop — live on a global CDN in seconds. Every Git branch or pull request gets a unique preview URL before going live. Built-in serverless functions, database, blob storage, and AI gateway eliminate separate backend services. Automatic HTTPS, DDoS protection, and a global edge network with 99.99% uptime. Free tier includes 300 credits per month with unlimited deploy previews and custom domains with SSL. How It Works You start by connecting your code — push from Git, run a CLI command, drag and drop a folder, or describe what you want to build to an AI agent. Netlify deploys your project to a global CDN in seconds, generating a preview URL for every change. You iterate by prompting, pushing, or previewing, and roll back any deploy in one click. Use Cases Product teams building AI apps — prototype and ship AI features using Agent Runners and the AI Gateway connected to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini. Marketing teams — generate pages, update copy, and publish campaigns with Agent Runners while reviewing every change with Deploy Previews. Ecommerce teams — deploy fast storefronts with automatic HTTPS, DDoS protection, and image CDN for optimized product images. SaaS startups — build fullstack apps with serverless functions, instant databases, file storage, and built-in auth from the first deploy. Open source contributors and Kubernetes engineers — push a change and see the site fully rebuilt within 30 seconds. Internal tool builders — create private web apps with team access controls, secrets management, and env var configuration. Why Choose This Product Netlify suits anyone building web projects — from a single-page prototype to a high-traffic enterprise app. The free tier supports unlimited deploy previews and custom domains with SSL, making it accessible for side projects. Teams on the Pro plan get unlimited members, shared env variables, and 30-day analytics. Enterprise adds a 99.99% SLA, SSO, SCIM, and 24/7 support for organizations that need guaranteed uptime and compliance.

Netlify Pros & Cons

Strengths
  • Free tier with 300 credits/month and unlimited deploy previews
  • Deploy from AI prompts, Git, CLI, or drag-and-drop
  • Built-in serverless functions, database, and blob storage
  • Global CDN with automatic HTTPS and DDoS protection
  • AI Gateway supporting OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini
Limitations
  • Free tier limited to 300 credits per month
  • Enterprise pricing starts at $500/month with no fixed price

Key Features

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Agent Runners

Run AI agents from Claude, Gemini, or Codex directly on the platform to build and iterate on projects.

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Deploy Previews

Every Git branch or pull request gets a unique preview URL before changes go live.

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AI Gateway

Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini models through a single gateway with built-in observability.

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Serverless Functions

Deploy backend logic as API endpoints without managing servers.

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Netlify Database

Store structured data with an instant database included in the platform.

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Blob Storage

Store files and images with built-in blob storage.

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Observability

Monitor deployments, analytics, and metrics with 1-day (Personal) or 30-day (Pro) retention.

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Security & Edge Network

Automatic HTTPS, DDoS protection, firewall traffic rules, and a global edge network with 99.99% uptime.

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Identity & Auth

Handle authentication with built-in identity management.

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Image CDN

Optimize and serve images on demand with resizing and transformation parameters.

Netlify Pricing

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Free
Free/mo
  • Deploy from AI, Git, or API
  • Unlimited deploy previews
  • Build with Agent Runners
  • Custom domains with SSL
  • Functions & AI models
  • Netlify Database & Blob storage
  • Global CDN
  • 300 credit limit / month
Personal
$9/mo
  • Everything in Free
  • Smart secret detection
  • 1-day observability
  • Priority email support
  • 1,000 credits / month
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Pro
$20/mo
  • Everything in Personal
  • Private organization repos
  • Shared env variables
  • 3+ concurrent builds
  • 30-day analytics & metrics
  • 3,000 credits / month
Enterprise
Custom/mo
  • Everything in Pro
  • 99.99% SLA
  • Enterprise network tier
  • High-performance builds
  • SSO & SCIM
  • Log drains
  • Organization management
  • 24/7 dedicated support
Compare plans
Feature
Free
Free/mo
Personal
$9/mo
Pro
$20/mo
Enterprise
Custom/mo
Deploy from AI, Git, or API
Unlimited deploy previews
Build with Agent Runners
Custom domains with SSL
Functions & AI models
Netlify Database & Blob storage
Global CDN
300 credit limit / month
Everything in Free
Smart secret detection
1-day observability
Priority email support
1,000 credits / month
Everything in Personal
Private organization repos
Shared env variables
3+ concurrent builds
30-day analytics & metrics
3,000 credits / month
Everything in Pro
99.99% SLA
Enterprise network tier
High-performance builds
SSO & SCIM
Log drains
Organization management
24/7 dedicated support

Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.

Frequently asked questions about Netlify

How do credits work for bandwidth, compute, AI inference, and production deploys?

Production deploys cost 15 credits each. AI inference varies by model. Compute costs 10 credits per GB-hour. Bandwidth costs 20 credits per GB. Web requests cost 2 credits per 10k requests.

What happens when a project reaches its credit limit?

When a project reaches its credit limit, the Free tier stops serving. Paid plans can purchase extra usage packages or set a hard spending limit to shut off metered features when the limit is reached.

Do you offer discounts for open source projects?

Netlify does offer discounts for open source projects, as mentioned in the pricing FAQ section.

Can I pay with PayPal, wire transfer, crypto, or any method other than credit card?

Netlify accepts credit card payments. The FAQ asks about PayPal, wire transfer, and crypto as alternative payment methods.

Is Netlify free?

Netlify offers a free plan with optional paid upgrades. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier.

How much does Netlify cost?

Netlify offers the following plans: Free, Personal, Pro, Enterprise. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.