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Neocities alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Neocities: static only, with no server-side code, and custom domains need the paid plan. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Neocities, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub Pages currently ranks first.

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The best Neocities alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

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Best Neocities alternative for most people

GitHub Pages

Free static hosting with custom domains, if you are comfortable with Git.

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Best Neocities alternative for a free option

GitHub Pages

Free static hosting with custom domains, if you are comfortable with Git.

Surge logo

Best Neocities alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Surge

Publish a static folder from the command line for free.

Surge logo

Best Neocities alternative for Mac

Surge

Publish a static folder from the command line for free.

Surge logo

Best Neocities alternative for Windows

Surge

Publish a static folder from the command line for free.

Surge logo

Best Neocities alternative for Linux

Surge

Publish a static folder from the command line for free.

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Best Neocities alternative for working in the browser

Netlify

More developer features such as forms and previews on a free plan.

Neocities alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Neocities?

GitHub Pages ranks first right now. Free static hosting with custom domains, if you are comfortable with Git. Surge and Netlify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Neocities?

Yes. GitHub Pages (free), Surge (free plan + paid), Netlify (free plan + paid) and Cloudflare Workers (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Neocities?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Neocities alternatives work on Linux?

Surge runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Neocities?

The complaints we hear most: static only, with no server-side code; custom domains need the paid plan; some file types restricted on free accounts.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Neocities, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.