ZeroDeploy vs GitHub Pages
GitHub Pages is free but limited. ZeroDeploy adds what developers actually want.
Last updated: February 20, 2026TL;DR
GitHub Pages is free and great for simple public sites. ZeroDeploy's $9/mo Starter plan adds 1GB storage, 1 custom domain, preview URLs, analytics, forms, rollbacks, and password protection — features GitHub Pages doesn't offer. If zero cost is your only priority, GitHub Pages wins. If you want more developer features, ZeroDeploy is the upgrade.
GitHub Pages is the go-to for free static hosting. Push to a repo, enable Pages, and your site is live. It works well for personal sites, open-source docs, and simple projects. But when you need more — preview URLs for every deploy, built-in analytics, form submissions, instant rollbacks, or password protection — GitHub Pages doesn't have it. ZeroDeploy fills that gap. It's still simple to deploy (one CLI command), and the Starter plan ($9/mo) gives you a real site with the features developers actually reach for.
Feature comparison
How ZeroDeploy stacks up against GitHub Pages.
| Feature | ZeroDeploy | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Preview deploys | Every deploy gets a unique URL | Not available |
| Privacy analytics | Built-in, no cookie banner | Not available |
| Built-in forms | Included on all plans | Not available |
| Rollbacks | Instant, one command | Revert git commit and redeploy |
| Custom domains | Included with auto SSL | Supported with manual DNS |
| SSL certificates | Automatic, managed | Automatic via Let's Encrypt |
| Password protection | Included on Starter ($9/mo) and Pro | Not available (public only) |
| Deploy source | CLI, dashboard, or CI/CD | Git push only |
| Multiple sites | 1 on Starter ($9/mo), 10 on Pro ($29/mo) | Unlimited public repos (free) |
| Build system | You build locally or in CI | GitHub Actions or Jekyll built-in |
Pricing
GitHub Pages is free for public repositories with no usage limits to worry about. ZeroDeploy's Starter plan ($9/mo) gives you 1 site with 1GB storage, 1 custom domain, and 100 form submissions — plus forms, analytics, and preview URLs that GitHub Pages doesn't have. ZeroDeploy Pro at $29/month unlocks 10 sites, 10GB storage, custom domains, password protection, and higher limits. If free hosting for a single public site is all you need, GitHub Pages is hard to beat on price. But the moment you want developer features beyond basic hosting, ZeroDeploy offers more value.
The verdict
Different tools for different needs.
Choose ZeroDeploy if...
- You want preview URLs for every deployment
- You want built-in analytics without third-party scripts
- You need form submissions without a separate service
- You want instant rollbacks without reverting git commits
- You need password protection for staging or client sites
Choose GitHub Pages if...
- Zero cost is your top priority — no exceptions
- You only need a single simple public site
- You're happy with Jekyll's built-in build system
- You don't need preview deploys, analytics, or forms
- Your project is already on GitHub and you want the simplest path
What's included with ZeroDeploy
Features that come standard — no add-ons, no extra bills.
Built-in Forms
Add action="/_forms/contact" to any HTML form. No third-party service, no API keys. Works with React, Vue, and plain HTML.
Privacy Analytics
Cookieless, first-party analytics on every site. No setup required, no cookie banners, no extra bill. Included on every plan.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroDeploy a good GitHub Pages alternative?
If you want more than basic hosting, yes. ZeroDeploy adds preview URLs, built-in analytics, form handling, instant rollbacks, and password protection — all features GitHub Pages doesn't offer. The Starter plan ($9/mo) includes 1 site with 1GB storage, 1 custom domain, and 100 form submissions/month.
Is ZeroDeploy free like GitHub Pages?
ZeroDeploy has a Starter plan ($9/mo) that includes 1 site with 1GB storage, 1 custom domain, 100 form submissions/month, and built-in analytics. GitHub Pages is free with fewer limits but also fewer features. For more sites and higher limits, ZeroDeploy Pro is $29/month.
Can I use ZeroDeploy with GitHub?
Yes. ZeroDeploy integrates with GitHub for CI/CD — connect your repo and get automatic deploys on push, with preview URLs posted as PR comments. You get the GitHub workflow with more deployment features.
Does ZeroDeploy support Jekyll?
ZeroDeploy hosts any static output. If you build your Jekyll site locally (jekyll build) and deploy the _site/ folder, it works perfectly. ZeroDeploy doesn't run Jekyll builds for you — you build locally or in CI.
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