A Netlify alternative for full-stack apps
Netlify is excellent at static sites and serverless functions, but the moment your project needs a real backend — persistent processes, WebSockets, a database-heavy API — you're stitching services together. Darmi Cloud hosts the static frontend and the backend in one place.
Darmi Cloud vs Netlify, feature by feature
An honest side-by-side. Where Netlify leads, we say so below.
| Feature | Darmi Cloud | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Static site hosting + automatic HTTPS | ||
| Long-running backend servers | Serverless functions only | |
| Any framework via Docker | Frontend-focused | |
| Deploy from GitHub | ||
| Pricing model | Flat €0 / €15 / €39 per month | Usage-based (bandwidth, builds, seats) |
| Self-hostable on your own VPS | ||
| Buy & connect domains in-app | Buy & connect |
Where Darmi Cloud stands out
Frontend and backend together
Deploy the static site and the API it talks to as sibling projects on one platform, instead of Netlify plus a separate backend host.
No function limits
Your backend is a persistent container: WebSockets, long jobs and background processing work without serverless execution caps.
Predictable pricing
Flat plans instead of metered bandwidth and build minutes — a traffic spike doesn't become an invoice spike.
When Netlify is the better choice
Netlify remains the better choice for purely static or Jamstack sites that lean on its edge network, instant cache invalidation, forms and identity — especially when a serverless function here and there is all the backend you need.
Darmi Cloud vs Netlify — FAQ
Can Darmi Cloud host static sites like Netlify?
Yes. The Static and React / Vite presets build your site and serve it via nginx over HTTPS on an automatic subdomain, with auto-deploy on push.
What does Darmi Cloud offer that Netlify doesn't?
Real backend hosting: persistent Node, Python, PHP or any-Docker servers with WebSockets and long-running processes — plus flat pricing and self-hosting.
Can I keep my frontend on Netlify and move only the backend?
Yes. Deploy the backend on Darmi Cloud and point your Netlify frontend at its subdomain or a custom API domain.
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