GitHub Pages
Best for: Quick static site hosting from a GitHub repo. The simplest option.
Free Tier Limits (2026)
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 100 GB/month |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| Builds | 10 builds/hour |
| Projects | Unlimited (1 per repo, public repos) |
| Custom domain | ✅ |
| SSL | ✅ Automatic |
| Server-side code | ❌ Static only |
| Cold start | N/A (static files) |
| Always free? | ✅ Yes |
Key Strengths
- Simplest possible — push to a branch, site is live
- Zero configuration for basic sites
- Tight GitHub integration (Actions, PR previews)
- Free for private repos too (since 2019)
Weaknesses
- Static only — no server-side code, forms, or API endpoints
- No serverless functions
- 1 GB storage limit
- 10 builds/hour can be restrictive during active development
- Private repo Pages only available on paid plans
Best For
- Personal portfolio / resume sites
- Project documentation
- Simple landing pages
- Open source project sites
Sources
- GitHub Pages docs
- snapdeploy.dev 2026 guide
- toolfreebie.com free hosting comparison