Comparison
DeployBase vs Netlify
Same workflow — git push, build, deploy. Different
infrastructure. Different billing model.
Summary
Netlify is an established platform with a large ecosystem, serverless functions, and edge compute. DeployBase is built for teams that need their static sites hosted entirely in Europe, with transparent EUR pricing and no surprise bills. Choose Netlify if you need the ecosystem. Choose DeployBase if you need the residency.
Where they differ
Your data stays in Paris — or it doesn't
DeployBase runs on Scaleway (Paris) with a Bunny.net EU CDN. No AWS, no GCP, no Azure — anywhere. Netlify runs on AWS with US-based infrastructure. They offer a DPA and Standard Contractual Clauses, but the data still flows through Virginia. If your compliance team asks "where is our data?" — that's the entire difference. Even payments stay European: DeployBase uses Vatly (EU), Netlify uses Stripe (US).
Flat EUR pricing vs USD per-seat
DeployBase charges flat tiers in euros — no per-seat fees, no credit system, and no overages. Your bill is the same every month. A 5-person team on Pro costs €19/mo total. The same team on Netlify Pro costs ~$95/mo ($19/member). DeployBase also handles EU VAT with B2B reverse charge for all 27 member states — Netlify invoices in USD with no native VAT support.
Netlify does more — and that's fine
Serverless functions, edge compute, form handling, identity, a large plugin ecosystem. Netlify is a full platform. DeployBase does one thing — static site hosting — and does it from European infrastructure. If you need serverless at the edge, Netlify is the right choice. If you need your marketing site deployed from Paris with a predictable invoice, that's us.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DeployBase | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Data | ||
| EU data residency | Scaleway Paris | US default |
| No US sub-processors | Yes | AWS + US vendors |
| EU VAT with reverse charge | 27 member states | No |
| Pricing & Billing | ||
| EU payment processing | Yes | Stripe (US) |
| EUR pricing | Flat tiers | USD credits |
| No per-seat pricing | Flat per tier | $19/member/mo |
| No overages (fixed monthly price) | Yes | No |
| Core Features | ||
| Branch preview URLs | Yes | Yes |
| Instant rollback | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains + TLS | Yes | Yes |
| Password-protected shares | Yes | No |
| Platform Ecosystem | ||
| Serverless functions | No | Yes |
| Edge functions | No | Yes |
| Form handling | No | Yes |
| Plugin ecosystem | No | Large |
Pricing comparison
DeployBase prices in EUR with no per-seat charges. Netlify prices in USD with per-member fees on paid plans.
| Tier | DeployBase | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 — 1 site, 100 GB bandwidth | $0 — 100 GB bandwidth |
| Netlify includes serverless; DeployBase includes custom domains + TLS | ||
| Solo / Starter | €9/mo — 5 sites, 500 GB | $19/mo per member — 1 TB |
| Team / Pro | €19/mo — 25 sites, 1 TB, 5 members | $19/mo per member — needs multiple seats |
| Scale / Team | €49/mo — 100 sites, 2 TB, unlimited members | Custom pricing |
5 members included
$19 × 5 members
Both include branch previews, custom domains, and instant rollback.
Who should choose what
Choose DeployBase if you…
- Need verified EU data residency for client or compliance requirements
- Want transparent EUR invoices with proper B2B VAT handling
- Prefer flat pricing without per-seat fees or variable charges
- Deploy static/JAMstack sites and don't need serverless
- Work in regulated industries where "DPA with US vendor" isn't sufficient
Choose Netlify if you…
- Need serverless functions, edge compute, or form handling
- Rely on Netlify's plugin ecosystem and CMS integrations
- Want the largest community, tutorials, and third-party tooling
- Don't have strict EU data residency requirements
- Need a full platform beyond static hosting
Common questions
Is Netlify GDPR compliant?
Netlify offers a Data Processing Agreement and Standard Contractual Clauses. This satisfies the legal framework, but data still flows through US infrastructure (AWS). For teams that need data to physically remain in the EU — not just legally covered — DeployBase provides architectural residency: Scaleway Paris servers, EU-only CDN, no US cloud in the chain.
Can I migrate from Netlify to DeployBase?
If your site uses static generation (Next.js SSG, SvelteKit adapter-static, Astro, Hugo, Gatsby, Vite, Jekyll), migration is straightforward. Point your Git repository at DeployBase, configure the build command and output directory, and deploy. Custom domains can be moved by updating DNS records. Netlify-specific features like serverless functions, forms, or identity would need alternative solutions.
What about Netlify's serverless functions?
DeployBase is purpose-built for static sites and doesn't include serverless or edge functions. If your site calls an API, you can host it separately (on any provider) and use DeployBase for the static frontend. Most JAMstack architectures already work this way — static frontend calling a separate backend.
Is DeployBase as fast as Netlify?
DeployBase delivers via Bunny.net, a CDN with 100+ PoPs and a 99.99% uptime SLA. For EU visitors, latency is comparable or better since content is served from European edge nodes. For global audiences, Netlify's global CDN may have an edge in non-European regions.
How does billing work differently?
Netlify uses a credit-based system in USD with per-member fees on paid plans. Overages are billed automatically without a cap. DeployBase uses flat EUR tiers with no overages at all — your bill is the same every month. No credits to track, no surprise invoices, and proper EU VAT with B2B reverse charge for all 27 member states.
Ready to deploy from Europe?
Same git push workflow. EU infrastructure. Transparent pricing.