Head-to-head · Next.js Hosting
Netlify vs Appwrite Sites
Netlify leads on 0 checks, Appwrite Sites on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNetlify · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAppwrite Sites · 3 of 4
Netlify scores higher on our rubric for next.js hosting: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Netlify is the better fit for teams needing previews and deployment controls. Appwrite Sites is the better fit for free Next.js hosting with Appwrite services.
- Netlify fits best
Teams needing previews and deployment controls
- Appwrite Sites fits best
Free Next.js hosting with Appwrite services
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Side by side
| Feature | Netlify 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Appwrite Sites 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Next.js Hosting | #6 in Next.js Hosting |
| Best for | Teams needing previews and deployment controls | Free Next.js hosting with Appwrite services |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Netlify 0/4 · Appwrite Sites 3/4 | ||
| Edge delivery | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Serverless runtime | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Node.js runtime | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Preview deployments | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Build minutes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Netlify is a cloud platform for building, deploying, and operating websites and web applications. It supports deployments from Git repositories, AI tools, the command line, an API, or drag-and-drop uploads. Developers, product teams,… Read the review → |
Appwrite Sites hosts static, server-rendered, and client-rendered web applications, with specific support for Next.js static and SSR strategies. It suits developers who want hosting alongside Appwrite services, including authentication,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Netlify — where it wins
- Unlimited deploy previews and Git-based continuous deployment
- Serverless and Edge Functions with global CDN delivery
- Approval requests, rollbacks, and audit logs for team workflows
Where it doesn't
- Concurrent deployments are limited to one in the category specification
- Next.js-specific support is not explicitly described
- Advanced team controls begin on paid plans
Appwrite Sites — where it wins
- Free plan includes 5GB bandwidth and 2GB storage
- Supports static rendering, SSR, previews, and Git deployments
- Connects directly with Appwrite Auth, Databases, Storage, and Functions
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits builds to 15-minute maximum durations
- Free plan includes community support rather than email support
- Free plan provides 2GB storage and 5GB bandwidth
- Netlify9.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible deployment platform with previews, rollbacks, and team controls.
Visit NetlifyFull verdict → - Appwrite Sites8.5/10 · Free plan
A capable free option for Next.js sites tied to Appwrite services.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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