Netlify vs a European alternative
Netlify defined the modern static-hosting workflow and still executes it well. The reasons to look at VibeDeploy instead are structural, not cosmetic: hosting under EU jurisdiction, flat plans with no overage line items, and an MCP deploy path built for AI-generated sites.
At a glance
| Feature | VibeDeploy EU-only, flat | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting region | Belgium only, EU jurisdiction | Worldwide network, US-led |
| Pricing model | Fixed plan price | Seats plus overage charges |
| Free to start | Everything unlocked for 14 days | Permanent free tier, 100 GB |
| Custom domain free | check_circle | check_circle |
| Drag-and-drop deploy | check_circle | check_circle |
Netlify pricing
Snapshot from Netlify's pricing page, last verified 2026-04-27. Always check upstream for current pricing.
100 GB bandwidth, 300 build min
$19/seat, 1 TB bandwidth then $55/100GB
Custom
Full feature comparison
| Feature | VibeDeploy EU-only, flat | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Static / SPA sites | check_circle | check_circle |
| Drag-and-drop deploy | check_circle | check_circle |
| Custom domains | check_circle | check_circle |
| Automatic SSL | check_circle | check_circle |
| Edge functions | remove | check_circle |
| Forms (built-in) | Relay (email) | check_circle |
| Hosting region | EU only | Global, US-led |
| GDPR DPA | All paid plans | Enterprise plan |
| Pricing model | Flat | Per-seat + usage |
| Bandwidth overage | Plan upgrade | $55 / 100 GB |
| Build minutes (entry paid plan) | Unlimited | 1,000 min |
| AI-deploy magic file | check_circle | remove |
| Backup / restore | Up to 30 days | Atomic deploys, manual rollback |
When Netlify is the better pick
- arrow_forwardHeavy use of Netlify Edge Functions, or Netlify's full Forms product (we include a simpler built-in forms relay)
- arrow_forwardExisting Netlify projects with substantial workflow investment
- arrow_forwardFree tier needs (their 100 GB bandwidth on Starter is generous)
When VibeDeploy wins
- check_circleEU jurisdiction over hosting and visitor data is a requirement, not a preference
- check_circleFinance wants a fixed monthly number instead of per-seat plus overage billing
- check_circleSites are AI-built and redeployed by agents, where MCP beats a Git-centric pipeline
- check_circleA GDPR DPA is needed on a normal plan, without an enterprise negotiation
- check_circleThe Netlify features in actual use are hosting and SSL, not edge functions
Common questions
Does VibeDeploy support Netlify Functions?expand_more
It does not; Edge Functions are a runtime that exists only inside Netlify. A site genuinely built around them should stay put. When they merely handle a contact form or a similar small utility, that job moves to the built-in forms relay or a separate API, and the static site itself relocates without friction.
How does the free tier compare?expand_more
The models start from different promises. Netlify gives a permanent free allocation of 100 GB transfer and 300 build minutes, after which those ceilings become the constraint. VibeDeploy unlocks the product for 14 days without a card, followed by fixed plans beginning at 15 euro monthly. Netlify suits a forever-free requirement; VibeDeploy suits predictable European hosting.
What determines how many visitors Netlify's free tier can serve?expand_more
Bandwidth does. There is no useful universal visitor limit because every site transfers a different amount per visit. With 100 GB included, a page transferring about 1 MB permits roughly 100,000 complete loads before accounting for browser caching and shared assets. Heavier experiences consume the allocation sooner.
Is a Data Processing Addendum available from Netlify?expand_more
Netlify does provide a DPA; in this comparison its availability is attached to Enterprise. The VibeDeploy alternative places the GDPR DPA on every paid subscription, starts at 15 euro a month, and serves sites from Belgian infrastructure under EU jurisdiction.
Can I migrate from Netlify?expand_more
The build artefact is the portable part: whatever lands in dist, build or out deploys here unchanged, by drag-and-drop or by connecting the same Git repository. The domain follows with a standard CNAME change. Most moves finish inside one sitting.
Why does EU hosting matter?expand_more
Because jurisdiction is a property of the host, not a setting you toggle. With serving done entirely from inside the EU, personal data of European visitors stays under European law, and the DPA that proves it comes with any paid plan rather than an enterprise negotiation.
Is site password protection included here or paid, like on Netlify?expand_more
Included. Every VibeDeploy site can switch between public, password, invite-only, private and geo-restricted modes from the dashboard, on EU infrastructure, with no add-on fee. Netlify reserves password protection for its paid tiers.
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