How to Deploy Your App for Free in 2026 (Complete Stack)

You don't need to pay for hosting. In 2026, there are excellent free options for almost every type of project. Here's what to use and when. Static Sites (HTML, React, Vue, etc.) Vercel — Best for frontend Free tier : 100GB bandwidth, unlimited projects, automatic SSL. npm install -g vercel vercel deploy That's it. Your site is live. Bonus : Git integration. Every push to main automatically deploys. Netlify — Great alternative Free tier : 100GB bandwidth, 300 build minutes/month. npm install -g netlify-cli netlify deploy --dir = dist --prod GitHub Pages — For static files Free tier : Unlimited for public repos. # In your repo settings → Pages → Source: main branch # Done. Your site is at username.github.io/repo-name Best for : Documentation, portfolio, DevToolkit-style projects. Backend (Node.js, Python, etc.) Railway — Best for side projects Free tier : $5 credit/month (usually enough for a small app). npm install -g @railway/cli railway login railway init railway up Railway auto-detec