# Netlify Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Netlify the right Application Development solution for you? Explore 88 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/154989/Netlify/reviews --- Netlify 4.6 (88) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/154989/Netlify/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Netlify Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Dario S Software DeveloperComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Connecting the github repository and submitting the build command gets you up an running in minutes.“ March 9, 2025 Vasilis K Web DeveloperInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the build process can be slow and various errors occur without clear explanations in the logs.“ December 23, 2024 Adoba Y ProductComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “One of the things I really liked is you can run npm run build and have a build folder deployed and then simply drag and drop it into Netlify to deploy, it helped us quite a ton when we were having issues with Git.“ July 11, 2023 Dylan C Software DeveloperComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The time limits on serverless functions are quite restrictive, anything taking longer than 10s is usually terminated. If you're on a Pro plan, this can be increased to 26s but even that is quite restrictive compared to simply pro-rating the run time of the function with no or a configurable limit.“ December 31, 2023 KT Keith T StudentComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I like that I am able to use this product to host my own website for free.“ April 9, 2025 JK Julian K EngineerInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I didn't have time to complete the whole process so their response to that was to block me.“ November 17, 2024 Ben L Sr. SAComputer Software, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Netlify takes care of all the heavy lifting and is simple straightfoward to use.“ April 26, 2025 Ben L Sr. SAComputer Software, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I did run into some errors when publishing but those were user-errors.“ April 26, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 88 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Vasilis K. Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Maybe the best system to host your Gatsby sites." December 23, 2024 5.0 I've been using Netlify for more than 4 years and I've hosted many sites in it. Overall, I'm very satisfied but I wish there was a better build system. Pros It makes it really easy to setup your projects. I use Netlify for hosting my Gatsby.js projects and so far I haven't faced any issues. Netlify Forms are really helpful as well. Cons Sometimes the build process can be slow and various errors occur without clear explanations in the logs. Switched from [Heroku](https://www.capterra.com/p/158191/Heroku/) I find Netlify to be a lot more straightforward an easy when it comes to hosting Gatbsy.js websites. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Director Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great all around CMS for those who know how to code well" December 6, 2024 5.0 Excellent for people who know what they're doing, and not great if you are not a decent front-end developer. Their docs are pretty good, but if you need customer service.. you won't get much of that here. Pros I love how customizable it is for how little it costs. You can build absolutely anything, and organize it in a way that makes sense where many CMS's out there are quite restrictive and repetitive. There's lots integrations and widgets to give you the look that you want. Cons The CMS itself doesn't look the greatest compared to Sanity which looks much more modern. I've also experienced significant downtime when I first started using it, but it seems to be quite stable now. Their custom service is very slow. Essentially if you have a problem, it won't be solved in a reasonable timeframe. Switched from [Sanity](https://www.capterra.com/p/199501/Sanity/) Sanity had many deployment issues and Hugo recommended we use Netlify. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "One of the worst customer experiences I've ever had" November 17, 2024 1.0 They blocked my account because I clicked on the wrong sign up method and asked me to verify. I didn't have time to complete the whole process so their response to that was to block me. I could no longer do the verification process and when accessing their customer support page the first thing that pops up is the chat -- which you can only access if you are logged in. Rage inducing. Later I found there is a secret contact form below the fold on that page. Then I get an automated message from my support request saying that I need to provide screenshots of the error, slowing this whole process down even further. Still haven't resolved this, but I think it's important to let people know they should avoid Netlify at all costs. Pros I didn't like anything bout Netlify... ☹️ Cons One of the worst customer experiences I've ever had. Review Source BT Brenton T. Senior Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use free website development platform" May 2, 2025 4.0 Overall its been a pretty easy and straight forward experience. I was able to standup a personal website with CI into Github and any changes I push to Github deploys to Netlify and my site is automatically updated. Pros It's easy to use and offers quite a lot for free straight off the bat. Cons There are a lot of menus and options which can take quite a while to get through and configure. Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reason for choosing Netlify Because of other reviews and what was included in the free tier Review Source VR Verified Reviewer MERN stack developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Continuous deployment with Netlify" February 20, 2025 5.0 It is a deploying and hosting platform, I used to deploy React, Angular, and many more static web applications. It was very easy to apply CI/CD as it had easy to understand UI. Pros It supported continuous deployment and there is a build in CI/CD feature. Cons There was issues while deploying Next.js application, and didn't supported backend deployment. Switched from [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/)[Render](https://www.capterra.com/p/10019976/Render/) Because it provided very limited features and UI was difficult to understand. Review Source AG Ankit G. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easiest Way To Host JAMstack Websites" November 27, 2020 5.0 Overall Netlify is a great option for anyone who is looking to host a JAMstack website. Plus they have a very generous free plan. Pros I liked how easy it is to integrate with GitHub and GitLab. Also, Netlify has some inbuilt features like forms and submissions which make it a good choice. Also, other features like analytics and functions is a nice feature. Cons One thing I hate about Netlify is that sometimes their CDN becomes slow so the sites load slowly. Alternatives considered [Vercel](https://www.capterra.com/p/203626/Vercel/)[Render](https://www.capterra.com/p/184048/Render/) Reason for choosing Netlify One thing that made me choose Netlify over others was that the user interface was easy to use and simple to understand. Switched from [Vercel](https://www.capterra.com/p/203626/Vercel/) I did partial switch from Vercel to Netlify because the UI was easy. Review Source AA Andrew A. Entrepreneur Biotechnology Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Super user friendly!" February 22, 2024 5.0 Pros Very easy sign-up process and getting a functioning app running! Couldn't believe how little effort it took to get exactly what I needed -- a link to my application that I can embed elsewhere for users to access. I tried Vercel first, and they made the sign-up process complicated. After verifying my email already, they told me I needed further verification. Netlify made it so much simpler! Cons Nothing negative to say about Netlify! Working well for me. Switched from [Vercel](https://www.capterra.com/p/203626/Vercel/) Sign-up process for Vercel was made complicated for absolutely no reason. I verified my email with their link, only for them to tell me I needed further verification. Yeah, right. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr. SA Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Makes web application development a breeze" April 26, 2025 5.0 There's no more excuse for not being able to create your own website. Netlify takes care of all the heavy lifting and is simple straightfoward to use. All my future web development will be with Netlify. Pros Netlify simplifies the development and publishing of backends by directly connecting to your git repository and automatically publishing it. It's essentially a full CI/CD environment for web applications. Setup is very simple, just connect to your git repo from the SaaS interface. You can add as many sites as you want and there are hundreds of free templates to use. The free tier has enough capabilities to get you started, especially for static websites. Cons Honestly there wasn't much to dislike. I did run into some errors when publishing but those were user-errors. There aren't too many GenAI features to speak of yet but I'm sure those are coming. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A quick app deployment platform" March 9, 2025 5.0 An overall positive experience. Fast testing of new ideas. Pros Netlify makes website and app deployment quick and painless. Connecting the github repository and submitting the build command gets you up an running in minutes. Netlify also offers a lot of web hooks for third party software and a lot of customization for you app. Cons It can be somewhat limiting for more complex projects. Once you are locked in with Netlify, costs can really creep up with the steep pricing. Review Source KT Keith T. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for websites" April 9, 2025 5.0 I have no issues so far with Netlify besides the price Pros I like that I am able to use this product to host my own website for free. Cons To make custom websites, you do have to pay for the service. Review Source TS Thomas S. Co-Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Netlify: deploy faster!" March 8, 2025 5.0 It's a great platform for deploying and hosting websites Pros Its automated deployments, intuitively managed domain, and a Git seamless integration will give you quick and easily fixable operation Cons No doubt, it is a great opportunity to work flexibly on web projects Review Source ST Sanket T. Full Stack web developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The simplicity and ease of use of the Netlify website are two of its most notable aspects." March 3, 2023 5.0 In conclusion, Netlify is a great platform for web developers who want to create, launch, and maintain contemporary web apps. It is not surprising that a lot of developers have chosen Netlify as their preferred platform for web development given its simplicity, flexibility, speed, and security features. Pros The performance and quickness of Netlify is another important benefit. The platform makes use of cutting-edge web development tools including serverless architecture, which let programmers create highly scalable apps that can withstand heavy traffic without degrading performance. Additionally, Netlify offers developers a CDN (Content Delivery Network) that enables them to deliver their web applications from different areas across the globe, guaranteeing that consumers can access their websites swiftly and dependably from any region. Cons Restricted access to server configurations: Because Netlify abstracts away server configurations, developers may not have as much flexibility to optimise the performance of their online applications.Cost: Netlify offers a free plan, but it has some restrictions, like a set amount of team members and monthly construction minutes. Some developers may find it difficult to afford the cost of switching to a paid plan, especially those working with a limited budget. Review Source YA Yudy A. Frontend Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fast, Secure, and Scalable Way to Host Your Website" June 30, 2023 4.0 love the ease of use and the way it makes it so easy to deploy my sites. I also appreciate the fact that Netlify is constantly adding new features, support for frontend frameworks, and improving the platform Pros Netlify is very fast, with just a few clicks your sites will be served from a global network of servers, so they will load quickly for users all over the world Cons each serverless function has a time limit, which means that any function that takes longer than 10 seconds to execute will be terminated. This can be a problem for functions that need to perform long-running tasks Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Decent cloud deployment for less advanced users" June 19, 2023 3.0 We had a decent experience with Netlify, but found ourselves glad to switch away from it. Pros When we began to use Netlify, we found it super easy to get started with. We had our project up and running within an hour. Cons Netlify has a severe lack of features for the cost, compared to services like Vercel. Alternatives considered [Vercel](https://www.capterra.com/p/203626/Vercel/)[Render](https://www.capterra.com/p/184048/Render/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CTO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top platform for web developers" May 23, 2019 5.0 Pros This is one solid product – I love the set of features it offers, most of them for free. I love how it has specific features that cover the most common scenarios for web developers, like form support, CDN, continuous deployment, integration with other platforms like GitHub, redirects, SSL, custom domains, etc. Cons I’d be hard-pressed to find something about this software that I don’t love. Review Source AR Austin R. Founder/CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "No response from support. Billed me twice 2 months in a row. Don't care about startups." April 3, 2020 2.0 Support often does not respond. If they do, it can take days. I pay $1000+ per month, so you'd think for the premium price that I'd get a better experience. When they do respond, they're click to blame you or your programmer and rarely take responsibility or remotely try to be helpful. Pros For the most part, it's a great CMS and the technical issues with builds failing, caching, etc have improved overtime. At first, it was very rough! Cons They've over billed me 3 times now and never fulfilled last year's contract. We were promised 50 builds per minute but that never happened. Now they've switched their pricing to "total build minutes" which is significantly less scalable and more expensive for us, but way better for them. Reason for choosing Netlify At the time, Netlify was new and the level of support we received was great. Over the last two years, things have changed. Review Source SR Simone R. Web developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy and performing hosting for modern web applications" August 12, 2022 5.0 Netlify solved our problems about deploying and hosting modern web applications (React based) without having to struggle too much about infrastructures. Many internal IT teams in big companies are still not able to provide a proper environment for hosting of frontend modern applications, Netlify just erase this issue from our stack. Pros Netlify is our point of reference when it comes to publishing modern web applications (React based). The publishing process is extremely simple and at the same time offers you several options: you can connect your repository and set up automatic rebuilds for each commit, but you can also proceed with a manual publication if you prefer. The performance of the paid plans is absolutely above average. Cons Very difficult to find any flaw in a product like this. If I have to say one, the process of deployment of NextJs application is not as smooth as a "traditional" React app. As I can see, Netlify team is working on improvements about this. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Programmer Analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The honest Netlify Review" November 9, 2021 5.0 My overall experience was superb. I used to use it a lot when I was starting with web development to see how my site look on other devices. Pros Deployment of static websites is very simple with netlify, so if you are new to web development this is the best place to host and test your site. Also, you can add your custom domain to the site. Also, it is very easy to use which makes it much more simple for freshers. Cons I don't think I have any complaints with netlify it basically serves its purpose and also it is pretty much easy to start with. Review Source Danish M. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Deployments made easier using Netlfy" February 6, 2022 4.0 Pros Netlify is easier to use and helps deploy static website from Github/Gitlab within minutes. Netlify functions are an amazing thing , they can help you to automate a lot of things on your website. Cons So far , I have not found any shortcomings. It very rightly serves its purpose. Review Source Roshish S. Flutter Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easiest way to host website" September 19, 2023 5.0 Pros Setting it up is super easy and you can get your frontend website running within half an hour. It integrate with git workflow flawlessly and it automatically deploys newest changes really quick. Cons You can only host static websites. Apart from that, there is really nothing to complain much about. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Super simple deploys" August 9, 2019 5.0 Pros Easy setup and continuous deployments. Faster than any other option on the market. I use it for hosting almost all of my front end projects. Cons Pricing is per website, instead of an overall flat rate Review Source Dominic Vikram B. Growth Design Advisor Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Makes hosting seamless (and often free)" October 19, 2018 5.0 Pros As a junior developer, Netlify has made hosting insanely fast and simple. Cons Hard to find anything wrong with Netlify expect perhaps that pricing is priced per site. Review Source AL Alaister L. System Administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy and Free Static Hosting" July 23, 2021 5.0 I enjoy using Netlify. Their service is very good. I haven't faced any technical difficulties. Pros Netlify is very user-friendly. Websites are automatically deployed from our GitHub repo. We can build our apps quickly and easily. We can use our custom domain with free SSL. The CDN is good and the website load time is short. Cons The only disadvantage is that the free version only allows one team member. Review Source Abdullah O. IT lead Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Netlify is actually good" July 29, 2021 4.0 of all hosting platforms I have used, Netlify is by far the easiest. Pros very easy to set up. option of just dragging and dropping your files is great too. the continuous integration with GitHub is also super great. Cons it doesn't provide SSL certificates. if you're trying to use a ".dev" custom domain, netlify didn't work for me on that. Review Source Relvin G. Web Developer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Really easy way to test lvie versions of your coe in Github" October 6, 2019 5.0 My overall experience has been great and I still use it to run my simpler personal projects in order to test how they work and look in the real world. Pros Connects and pulls automagically from Github branches and runs a live version on its own servers. It is very quick, modern and easy to use. Cons I couldn't find an easy way to run my NodeJS, Angular, Postgres app, so I ended up using Heroku in this specific instance. Review Source Similar Products Featured