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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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Surge logoSurgeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +13 of 362.6
  1. Surge logo

    1. SurgeTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want to publish a static folder from the terminal in seconds

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Neocities

    Publish a static folder from the command line for free.

    Pros

    • One command to publish a folder
    • Free with custom domains and SSL
    • Easy to use from CI scripts

    Cons

    • No Git integration, builds or functions
    • Little product development in recent years
    • Advanced features need the paid plan
    Visit Surge Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Surge a good Neocities alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026surge.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Unlimited projects and custom domains
    Checked Oct 25, 2026surge.sh(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $30/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026surge.sh(opens source in a new tab)

The best Neocities alternative for…

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

GitHub Pages logo

Best Neocities alternative for most people

GitHub Pages

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

GitHub Pages logo

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.

Netlify logo

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.