Netlify

Netlify pioneered the Jamstack deployment model and remains one of the most popular hosting platforms for agencies building modern websites. The Git-based workflow is elegantly simple: connect a repository, configure the build command, and every push automatically triggers a deployment to a global CDN. For agencies managing dozens of client sites, this automation eliminates manual deployment processes and the human errors that come with them.

Deploy previews are particularly valuable for the agency workflow. Every pull request generates a unique URL where the changes can be reviewed before going live. Agencies share these preview links with clients for approval, replacing the awkward process of describing changes over email or scheduling screen-sharing calls. The built-in form handling is another time-saver, letting agencies add contact forms and lead capture to static sites without spinning up a backend server.

Compared to Vercel, Netlify is more framework-agnostic and does not favor any particular technology. While Vercel has the edge for Next.js projects, Netlify works equally well with Gatsby, Hugo, Nuxt, Astro, and plain HTML sites. This flexibility makes Netlify a better fit for agencies that work across multiple frameworks depending on client needs. The main considerations are build minute limits on lower tiers and bandwidth costs that can escalate for high-traffic sites, so agencies should monitor usage across their client portfolio.