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Static Site Hosting by Kinsta vs Static.app
Static.app offers one-click static site hosting but without Kinsta’s built-in edge preview environments.
Static Site Hosting by KinstaFast, secure websites deployed to the edge
Static.appOne-click hosting solution for your static website.Which to pick
Pick Static Site Hosting by Kinsta if you want…
- Edge-deployed static sites from Git
- Edge-optimized static hosting
- Integrations with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket (on Static Site Hosting by Kinsta's list, not Static.app's)
Pick Static.app if you want…
- One-click static site hosting with built-in tools
- Integrations with GitHub Actions or Webhooks (on Static.app's list, not Static Site Hosting by Kinsta's)
Kinsta focuses on edge-deployed static sites, while Static.app adds built-in forms, media library and desktop sync.
Side by side
- What it is
- Static Site Hosting by Kinsta:Static Site Hosting by Kinsta lets you push a Git repo and automatically builds and deploys your static site to a global edge network.
- Static.app:Static.app provides one-click hosting for static websites with drag-and-drop uploads, built-in SSL, forms, media storage and a code editor.
- Best for
- Static Site Hosting by Kinsta:Edge-deployed static sites from Git
- Static.app:One-click static site hosting with built-in tools
- Who it’s for
- Static Site Hosting by Kinsta:Developers who want hassle-free static site deployment without managing CDNs or pipelines
- Static.app:Developers, designers and teams needing simple static site hosting
- Pricing
- Static Site Hosting by Kinsta:Freemium
- Static.app:Freemium
- Plans
- Static Site Hosting by Kinsta:—
- Static.app:Free $0 · Starter $5 /month per month · Medium $10 /month per month · Large $15 /month per month
- Works with
- Static Site Hosting by Kinsta:GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Static.app:GitHub Actions, Webhooks
Static Site Hosting by Kinsta features
- Git-based deployments. Push to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket and Kinsta builds and deploys on every commit.
- Automatic framework detection. Sevalla detects the site’s framework or static generator and runs the build without scripts.
- Live preview environments. Each pull request creates a production-like preview URL for review before merge.
- Global edge network. Sites are served from 260+ PoPs, automatically distributed close to visitors.
- Usage limits with scaling. Free tier includes 100 sites, 600 build minutes and 100 GB bandwidth; excess usage scales billing automatically.
Static.app features
- Drag-and-Drop Upload. Upload a zip archive or individual files and publish instantly.
- Built-in SSL. Free HTTPS certificate enabled from the first minute.
- Code Editor. Edit HTML, CSS and JavaScript directly in the browser with live preview.
- Form Handling. Add static-form attribute to collect submissions without external services.
- Media Storage & Library. Store images, videos and documents alongside your site and reuse them.
- API / MCP & Webhooks. Deploy programmatically via REST API and trigger external services on events.
Static Site Hosting by Kinsta vs Static.app FAQ
Is Static Site Hosting by Kinsta or Static.app free?+
Static Site Hosting by Kinsta has a free plan and paid plans. Static.app has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/month (Starter).
Do Static Site Hosting by Kinsta and Static.app integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Static Site Hosting by Kinsta lists GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket; Static.app lists GitHub Actions and Webhooks.
On DevHunt
Static Site Hosting by Kinsta
35 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023
Static.app
130 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 23, 2024
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