Last reviewed September 2026
GitHub Pages alternatives for private static sites
GitHub Pages is the $0 default for public repos. If the site is private, client-owned, or has no git, these six hosts show up. Novence is not first.
What are the alternatives to GitHub Pages?
5 named hosts plus Novence. One sentence each on who it is actually for. Current prices with currency and the date we checked (September 2026).
| Host | Who it is for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Netlify | Git-linked static or JAMstack with a dashboard. | $0 Free · ~$20/mo Pro |
| Cloudflare Pages | Git deploys with unlimited static bandwidth. | $0 Free |
| Surge.sh | No git required — surge a local folder. | $0 generous CLI |
| Static.app | ZIP / folder upload without GitHub. | From about $5/mo after trial |
| Tiiny.host | Quick share links, PDFs, password pages. | Free limited · paid dashboard |
| Novence | Private marketing sites and agents with no GitHub account. | $0 Free after OTP · $29/mo Pro |
Prices as of September 2026. Verify on each vendor’s pricing page.
Where does Novence sit on this list?
Honest position: not first. Novence is for static HTML/CSS/JS when an agent or CLI should bootstrap without a GitHub Pages dashboard. Side-by-side including losses: /vs/github-pages.
GitHub Pages alternatives FAQ
What is a GitHub Pages alternative without git?
Surge.sh or Novence (npx novence deploy). Static.app and Tiiny.host if you want a browser upload. See /no-git.
Is GitHub Pages still cheaper?
For public Pages, $0. Novence Free is also $0 after email verify, with quotas. The switch is private sites and agent APIs, not a price war on public docs.
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