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Netlify alternative

The Netlify alternative that goes beyond the frontend

Host static sites on your own domain, preview your backend and database in sandboxes, and ship to AWS, Google Cloud, Azure or your own servers.

  • Static hosting on your own domain

  • Builds in any Docker image

  • Full-stack preview environments

  • Deploy to any cloud or server

Buddy vs Netlify feature comparison

Static site hosting

Drag-and-drop deploys

Buddy Drop

Netlify Drop

Free subdomains

Buy domains & manage DNS

Transfer domains in from other registrars

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DNSSEC

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Instant rollbacks

Preview deployments

Databases in previews

Any database or service

Postgres branches

Serverless & edge functions

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Long-running apps & containers

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Builds in any Docker image

One managed build image

Multi-step pipelines with tests

Build command & plugins

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Integrates with your favorite tools

  • Git

  • AI Agents

  • Containers & IaC

  • Cloud

  • IaaS & PaaS

  • Build Tools & Task Runners

  • Tests

  • Databases

  • Collaboration

  • Monitoring & Performance

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How Buddy replaces Netlify

  • Screenshot of a route serving different artifact versions per region in Buddy

    Host static sites without a separate host

    • Versioned artifacts

      Every build output is stored as a versioned artifact. Publish it from a pipeline or with a single bdy command.

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    • Routing

      Serve an artifact, sandbox, tunnel or external URL on any domain and path, point each region to a different target, and purge the CDN cache per route.

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    • Buddy Drop

      Drop a file, zip or folder and go live in about a minute on a free html.to, live.page or jump.to domain, no account needed. Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, Remix and Express projects are built for you.

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  • Screenshot of searching for a domain to buy in Buddy

    Domains in the same place

    • Free subdomains

      Claim a free subdomain for your workspace and go live without buying anything.

    • Buy or transfer domains

      Register a new domain or transfer an existing one, and manage it next to your projects.

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    • DNS records & DNSSEC

      Edit DNS records, enable DNSSEC, and import or export zone files.

  • Screenshot of creating a sandbox in Buddy

    Previews with a real backend

    • Sandboxes

      Run any backend, database or service in a preview environment, not just functions.

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    • Public endpoints

      Expose HTTP, TCP or TLS endpoints in EU, US or Asia regions, protected with IP whitelists or Basic auth.

    • Custom domains

      Share previews with clients under your own domain instead of a random URL.

  • Screenshot of a pipeline that builds a site, publishes an artifact version and purges the CDN cache in Buddy

    Pipelines beyond the build command

    • Over 100 ready-to-use actions

      Build Gatsby, Hugo, Jekyll or Node.js sites, run tests, and deploy in one pipeline with zero scripting.

      See all actions…

    • Deploy anywhere

      Ship to AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Cloudflare, Kubernetes or your own servers over SFTP and SSH. Still on Netlify? Deploy there too.

    • AI agents in your pipelines

      Add Claude Code, Codex, Gemini or Cursor as pipeline actions to review code, explain failed builds and handle repetitive tasks, with access controlled by project roles.

“Setting up pipelines feels intuitive and well-organized, making it easy to go from idea to a working automation without complicated configuration. This lets us release faster and with more confidence, without the team having to manually perform each step.”

Stef W.

Software Engineer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can Buddy host my static site like Netlify?

    Yes. Buddy stores your build output as a versioned artifact and serves it on your domain with routing. You can publish from a pipeline, with the bdy CLI, or by dropping the files with Buddy Drop.

  • Do I need to move my repository?

    No. Buddy works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and custom Git repositories, so you can keep your code where it is.

  • Can I keep deploying to Netlify from Buddy?

    Yes. Buddy has a dedicated Netlify action, so you can build and test in Buddy and still deploy to Netlify while you migrate.

  • Can I preview the backend too, not just the frontend?

    Yes. Sandboxes run your frontend together with databases and backend services, and expose it on a public endpoint you can share with your team or clients.

  • Can I run Next.js with SSR on Buddy?

    Yes. Drop a Next.js project into Buddy Drop and it is built and run for you, or run next start in a sandbox and put it on your own domain with routing. Next.js runs as a regular Node.js server, so middleware and file system access work the same as when you self-host it.

  • How is Netlify pricing different from Buddy?

    Netlify plans created after September 4, 2025 run on credits: 300 a month on Free, with 15 credits per production deploy and 20 credits per GB of bandwidth. When a Free account runs out, all of its sites are paused until the next cycle. Buddy charges for the compute and storage you actually use, billed per CPU-minute, GB-minute and GB-hour, and the Free plan includes $1 of monthly usage credit. See the pricing page for details.

  • Is Buddy free to use?

    Yes. The Free plan includes 1 seat, 2 concurrents, $1 of monthly usage credit for compute and storage, and 1 GB of pipeline cache. When you need more, upgrade to Pro or Team and pay only for the usage you consume. All new accounts start with a 14-day trial with $5 of usage credit and all Team features unlocked. See the pricing page for details.