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Netlify is a platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale web projects using AI or code with instant deployment on production infrastructure. It supports multiple workflows including AI agents, Git integration, CLI, and drag-and-drop, and offers features like serverless functions, global CDN, and AI model connectivity.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 26, 2026

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A good fit for

  • Developers and product teams who want to build and ship web projects quickly with AI and code integration
  • Teams needing scalable infrastructure with global CDN and security features for web apps

Know the limitations

  • Personal plan includes only 1,000 credits per month and limited observability and support features

What you can do

  • Build marketing sites, AI apps, SaaS apps, ecommerce, and internal tools on one platform
  • Prototype, test, and scale AI-powered experiences faster using AI Gateway and Agent Runners

Features

  • Deploy from AI, Git, or API with private projects by default until published
  • Build APIs with serverless functions and add instant databases and file storage
  • Automatic HTTPS and DDoS protection with global edge network and 99.99% uptime
  • AI Gateway to connect to any AI model without managing API keys
  • Netlify Database automatically provisions and connects a Postgres database with native AI agent integration

Integrations

  • Supports integrations with AI agents, content management systems, databases, e-commerce platforms, security tools, and more

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools

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Plan costs based on your requirements
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FreeCheapest fit

Flat subscription

$0.00$0.00

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Personal

Flat subscription

$9.00$108.00

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Pro

Flat subscription

$20.00$240.00

Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.

A practical workflow

  1. Prompt from dashboard, develop locally or push from Git; every change gets a private preview URL before going live
  2. Deploy from Git, CLI, or drag and drop with one-click rollback of any deploy
  3. Build APIs, add databases, handle authentication, and connect to AI models through platform primitives

Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.

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Light cloud

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Light Cloud is a deployment platform for web apps that hosts frontend, backend, and Postgres databases in one place. It supports deployment from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, local folders, or AI assistants, providing live URLs, logs, and metrics for static sites, containers, and managed databases.

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What changed

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  1. Updated: best for, features, integrations, limitations, summary, use cases, walkthrough

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    bestFor

    Before: ["Developers and product teams who want to build and ship web apps with AI integration and global scalability."]

    After: ["Developers and product teams who want to build and ship web projects quickly with AI and code integration","Teams needing scalable infrastructure with global CDN and security features for web apps"]

    features

    Before: ["Build fullstack apps with APIs, data management, image optimization, and AI features.","Deploy backend logic as API endpoints with serverless functions.","Add instant databases and file storage with Netlify Database and Blob storage.","Handle authentication with built-in identity management.","Connect to AI models through AI Gateway for AI-powered experiences."]

    After: ["Deploy from AI, Git, or API with private projects by default until published","Build APIs with serverless functions and add instant databases and file storage","Automatic HTTPS and DDoS protection with global edge network and 99.99% uptime","AI Gateway to connect to any AI model without managing API keys","Netlify Database automatically provisions and connects a Postgres database with native AI agent integration"]

    integrations

    Before: ["Supports integrations with AI agents, content management systems, databases, e-commerce platforms, and security tools."]

    After: ["Supports integrations with AI agents, content management systems, databases, e-commerce platforms, security tools, and more"]

    limitations

    Before: ["Personal plan includes 1,000 credits per month and limited observability and support features.","Pro plan requires choosing a credit tier from 3,000 to 20,000 credits per month and supports up to 3 concurrent builds."]

    After: ["Personal plan includes only 1,000 credits per month and limited observability and support features"]

    summary

    Before: "Build AI-powered applications and marketing sites on one platform. Build fullstack apps with APIs, data management, image optimization, and AI features. Deploy backend logic as API endpoints with serverless functions."

    After: "Netlify is a platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale web projects using AI or code with instant deployment on production infrastructure. It supports multiple workflows including AI agents, Git integration, CLI, and drag-and-drop, and offers features like serverless functions, global CDN, and AI model connectivity."

    useCases

    Before: ["Build AI-powered applications and marketing sites on one platform.","Prototype, test, and scale AI-powered experiences faster with Agent Runners and AI Gateway."]

    After: ["Build marketing sites, AI apps, SaaS apps, ecommerce, and internal tools on one platform","Prototype, test, and scale AI-powered experiences faster using AI Gateway and Agent Runners"]

    walkthrough

    Before: ["Start with a prompt, develop locally or push from Git, get a private preview URL for every change, then deploy live.","Deploy directly from your working directory using the Netlify CLI without login.","Drag and drop your project folder to deploy in seconds; new projects stay private until published."]

    After: ["Prompt from dashboard, develop locally or push from Git; every change gets a private preview URL before going live","Deploy from Git, CLI, or drag and drop with one-click rollback of any deploy","Build APIs, add databases, handle authentication, and connect to AI models through platform primitives"]

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