Comparison
deploybase vs Netlify
Looking for a European alternative to Netlify? Same workflow — git push, build, deploy. Different infrastructure. Different
billing model.
Summary
Netlify is an established platform with a large ecosystem and edge compute. deploybase is a European alternative built for teams that need their static sites and serverless functions hosted entirely in Europe, with transparent EUR pricing and no surprise bills. Both handle forms — the difference is where submissions live: deploybase keeps them in the EU, Netlify in the US. 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 global CDN delivery via Bunny.net (EU-headquartered). 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 bills through an EU-based Merchant of Record, Netlify uses Stripe (US).
Flat EUR pricing vs USD credits
deploybase charges flat tiers in euros — no credit system and no overages. Your bill is the same every month, and team members are unlimited on Pro, so a 5-person team costs €19/mo total. Netlify Pro is a flat $20/mo, but it's billed in USD and meters bandwidth and compute against monthly credits, so usage can push the invoice higher. 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
Edge compute, identity, a large plugin ecosystem. Netlify is a full platform. deploybase covers static sites plus serverless functions — backend logic deployed alongside your site, all on European infrastructure. Both platforms handle forms, but Netlify stores submissions in the US and screens spam with Akismet and reCAPTCHA; deploybase keeps submissions in the EU, quarantines spam without CAPTCHAs, and adds GDPR tooling like retention purge and an erasure API. What we don't do: edge functions or identity. If your stack depends on those, Netlify is the right choice. If you need a static site and its functions deployed from Paris with a predictable invoice, that's us.
Feature comparison
| Feature | deploybase | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Data | ||
| EU data residency All data stays in the EU. Scaleway Paris infrastructure. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: US default |
| No US sub-processors Zero US cloud providers in the entire stack. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: AWS + US vendors |
| No US data transfers No data crosses the Atlantic. Not even billing data. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: No |
| Pricing & Billing | ||
| Transparent EUR pricing Flat tiers in EUR. No credits, no surprises. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: Credits |
| No overages Fixed monthly price. Hard limits, not surprise bills. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: Overage charges |
| No per-seat pricing Flat per tier. Add team members without extra cost. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| EU VAT with reverse charge Correct VAT for all 27 EU member states. B2B reverse charge. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: No |
| EU payment processing Billed by an EU Merchant of Record. No Stripe, no US processors. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: Stripe (US) |
| Deployment & Builds | ||
| Git-connected deployments Push code to deploy. Supports 8 frameworks. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Branch preview URLs Every branch gets a CDN-backed preview URL. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Instant rollback Re-point production to any previous deployment. No rebuild. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Auto-deploy on push Push to Git and your site rebuilds automatically. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Priority builds Pro and Scale plans get priority in the build queue. | Supported: Yes | Limited: Paid plans |
| Security & Access | ||
| Custom domains + TLS Connect your domain with automatic TLS certificates. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Geo-filtering (country access control) Allow or block visitors by country or region — keep a site EU-only in one click. | Supported: Yes | Limited: Enterprise only |
| Password-protected share links Share deployments with optional password protection. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: No |
| Environment variables Encrypted at rest, injected at build time. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Collaboration | ||
| Team roles (RBAC) Four roles: Viewer, Member, Admin, Owner. | Supported: Yes | Limited: Paid plans |
| Developer Experience | ||
| API keys Programmatic access with scoped API keys. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| MCP server for AI tools Manage projects from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. | Supported: Yes | Not supported: No |
| Redirects file (_redirects) Netlify-compatible _redirects file with up to 1000 rules. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| CLI deploys Deploy from your terminal with the deploybase CLI. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Form handling Native form endpoint. Submissions stored in the EU, spam quarantined without CAPTCHAs. | Supported: Yes | Supported: US-stored |
| Serverless functions Run backend logic alongside your static site. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Git Integrations | ||
| GitHub integration One-click GitHub App connect. No personal access tokens. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| GitLab integration Deploy from GitLab with webhook auto-deploy. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Codeberg integration Deploy from Codeberg (Gitea-compatible). | Supported: Yes | Not supported: No |
| Bitbucket integration Deploy from Bitbucket Cloud with webhook auto-deploy. | Supported: Yes | Supported: Yes |
| Where Netlify is ahead | ||
| Edge functions | Not supported: No | Supported: Yes |
| Plugin ecosystem | Not supported: No | Supported: Large |
Pricing comparison
deploybase prices in EUR with no overages. Netlify prices in USD and meters bandwidth and compute against monthly usage credits.
| Tier | deploybase | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 — 1 site, 100 GB bandwidth | $0 — 100 GB bandwidth |
| Both include serverless functions; deploybase includes custom domains + TLS | ||
| Solo / Starter | €9/mo — 5 sites, 500 GB | $20/mo — 1 TB, then usage credits (USD) |
| Pro / Pro | €19/mo — 25 sites, 1 TB, unlimited members | $20/mo + usage credits (USD) |
| Scale / Team | €49/mo — 100 sites, 2 TB, unlimited members | Custom pricing |
flat EUR, unlimited members
USD base + usage credits
Both are flat monthly plans — deploybase bills in EUR with no usage credits or overages, and hosts entirely in the EU.
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 usage credits or variable charges
- Deploy static sites with serverless functions and don't need edge compute
- Work in regulated industries where "DPA with US vendor" isn't sufficient
Choose Netlify if you…
- Need edge compute or identity
- 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, no US cloud in the chain. Sites delivered globally via Bunny.net CDN (EU-headquartered).
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, and Netlify Functions can move to deploybase serverless functions. Netlify Forms map to deploybase's form endpoint — often just a change of form action URL — while Netlify-specific features like identity would need alternative solutions.
What about Netlify's serverless functions?
deploybase deploys serverless functions alongside your static site, so backend logic doesn't need a separate host. What deploybase doesn't include is Netlify's edge layer and platform extras — edge functions and identity. Forms it does handle: submissions are stored in the EU and spam is filtered without CAPTCHAs. If you rely on the edge layer, Netlify is the better fit. For static sites plus backend functions, deploybase covers it.
Is deploybase as fast as Netlify?
deploybase delivers via Bunny.net, a global CDN with 100+ PoPs across all continents and a 99.99% uptime SLA. Performance is comparable worldwide — both platforms serve static assets from edge nodes close to visitors.
How does billing work differently?
Netlify prices in USD and meters bandwidth and compute against monthly usage credits, so overages can be 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.
Where is my data stored with deploybase vs Netlify?
With deploybase, all data — site files, build logs, user data, and payment information — stays in the EU. Infrastructure runs on Scaleway Paris with an EU-based payment processor for billing. Sites are delivered globally via Bunny.net CDN. With Netlify, data is processed through AWS US infrastructure. Netlify offers DPAs and SCCs for legal compliance, but the data physically transits through US servers.
Ready to deploy from Europe?
Same git push workflow. EU infrastructure. Transparent pricing.