Last reviewed September 2026
Static hosting without a credit card
Yes — Novence hosts static sites without a credit card. POST /v1/demo or npx novence deploy with no key. Email OTP unlocks Free. Pro and Scale need a card via Checkout or MPP.
Which hosts match this constraint?
| Host | Matches? |
|---|---|
| Novence | Yes. Demo and Free need no card. Paid plans do. |
| GitHub Pages | Yes for public repos. |
| Cloudflare Pages | Yes on Free. |
| Vercel Hobby | Yes, but Hobby is not for commercial use. |
| Netlify | Free credit pool; paid Pro is carded. |
What is the exact Novence limit?
Unverified (no OTP): 1 project, 50 MB storage, 0.5 GB bandwidth, 3 deploys/mo, 0 custom domains, account deleted after 30 days. Free after OTP: 1 project, 1 GB storage, 10 GB bandwidth/mo, 20 deploys, 30 check minutes, 1 custom domain, 50 form submissions. As of September 2026.
FAQ
Can I host a static site without a credit card?
Yes on Novence. Demo has no email. Bootstrap with email, then OTP for Free. A card is only for Pro $29/mo or Scale $149/mo.
Is Free a trial?
No. Unverified is the 30-day trial. Verified Free is $0 with hard caps and never bills extra.