Netlify
88Netlify, founded in 2014 and located in San Francisco, offers a cloud-based platform for hosting web applications and dynamic websites. The service automates deployment from Git repositories to a global content delivery network (CDN), supporting continuous deployment and serverless functions. Netlify's infrastructure is designed for scalability and speed, making it suitable for a variety of projects, including eCommerce sites, portfolios, and blogs. The platform integrates build, deploy, and backend services, catering to developers seeking to simplify their workflows. Its focus on modern web development practices positions it well for businesses looking to create composable applications.
Reviews & company details
Netlify is a hosting technology company based in San Francisco, USA, founded in 2014. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 88/100, a strong signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
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How we measure this →Netlify is a hosting technology company based in San Francisco, USA, founded in 2014. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 88/100, a strong signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
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Netlify, founded in 2014 and located in San Francisco, offers a cloud-based platform for hosting web applications and dynamic websites. The service automates deployment from Git repositories to a global content delivery network (CDN), supporting continuous deployment and serverless functions. Netlify's infrastructure is designed for scalability and speed, making it suitable for a variety of projects, including eCommerce sites, portfolios, and blogs. The platform integrates build, deploy, and backend services, catering to developers seeking to simplify their workflows. Its focus on modern web development practices positions it well for businesses looking to create composable applications.
What Netlify Discloses
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What Customers Say About Netlify
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What people are saying
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆I had two of my accounts suspended for…“I had two of my accounts suspended for what appears to be no valid reason, and despite trying to get help, I received little to no meaningful customer support. It feels like the company relies almost entirely on AI, with no real effort to resolve legitimate customer issues. Having your accounts suspended without a…”
Trustpilot★★☆☆☆Dont use netlify“Good for starting small and easy websites. Otherwise terrible. The ai credits run out half way through runs (even with remaining credits), and the ai does no work, therefore losing all the money spent on the credits. Bought credits and didn't receive them and the netlify support team offered no explanation and sent me…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Pure crap“Pure crap. And a waste of time. Its good practice that you can take to other competition.”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Not free. Probably scam.“"FREE" only on word. A static website went paused because of use of credit. Yeah, 300 credits for a static website with only 1 visitor (me) in one day. The interface is pretty bad also, it is very difficult to manage simple tasks like see the content, force deploy etc... This website looks like a scam...”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Randomly suspended my account for no…“Randomly suspended my account for no reason after I've been trying to launch my agency's website. Support is just ghosting me & didn't even comment on the issue for days. Shouldn't have trusted the recommendation here - what a waste of time. The same issue”
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Where Netlify Ranks
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Frequently Asked Questions About Netlify
Is Netlify a good web hosting company?
Netlify has a HRI™ of 88/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 5/5 from 16 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI (HostList Ranking Index) is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no provider can pay to improve it. A score of 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is Netlify?
Netlify is classified as a hosting technology provider on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 30,000+ hosting providers including Netlify.
Where is Netlify based?
Netlify is headquartered in San Francisco, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa.
How does Netlify compare to other web hosting companies?
Netlify can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Netlify has a current HRI of 88/100.
Does Netlify offer coupons or discounts in August 2026?
Netlify has no HostList-verified coupon code right now. Hosting providers commonly discount the first term of shared and WordPress plans, with the lowest prices on longer billing cycles. For codes checkout-verified across the market this month, see hostlist.io/deals/web-hosting-coupons, updated continuously.
What's Happening at Netlify
### The Netlify Platform. Chat with a Netlify expert. ### Introducing Netlify Firewall Traffic Rules: IP and Geo Restrictions for WAF Security. Profile picture of Matt Rinehart. Profile picture of Sea
Announcing: Netlify Database is now available. ### The Netlify Platform. **Your app, live instantly.** From AI tools or Git to global deployment in seconds. ### Why Netlify? **Don’t see your solution?
Learn about the modern web stack from step-by-step guides, case studies, site showcases, and examples. See the latest articles from Netlify.
How Netlify's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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