Deployment.io vs. Netlify: 5 Compelling Reasons to Switch to Deployment.io

Netlify has undoubtedly carved its niche in the web development landscape, especially for Jamstack sites.

It's a great choice for individuals and teams who want to deploy static sites, and simple web apps. Solopreneurs and lean teams love Netlify because of its speed, simplicity and streamlined workflows for deploying changes.

But what if your project demands more? What if you're building complex web applications, dynamic APIs, or need to store a large number of images or files for quick retrieval?

In those cases, you need the full power and flexibility of a sophisticated cloud platform like AWS where you're in complete control.

That's where Deployment.io steps. It allows you to experience the full power of AWS while retaining the simplicity of deploying static sites and web apps like Netlify.

I know. You need more reasons to consider deployment.io.

And we have enough reasons for you to check us out. Let's go over them one by one.

1. Beyond Jamstack: Deploy Anything, Anywhere

Netlify excels at deploying static sites and serverless functions, which is perfect for the Jamstack sites.

But as your application grows and you need to integrate databases, background workers, object storage, a great CDN and a range of other functions. This is where Netlify's focus is limiting.

Deployment.io, on the other hand, is designed to handle anything from simple static sites to full scale web applications. Deployment.io deploys it all, directly onto the cloud provider of your choice. And the best part is, it allows you do it in a few simple steps.

2. Create instant Dev environments

Similar to Netlify, you can instantly create Dev and testing environments in AWS. Though the process might look the same, the difference is scale. As your team grows, your engineering team will build and test multiple features and issues. With Deployment and AWS by your side, your can seamlessly scale you're cloud infrastructure to meet the requirements of your engineering team.

3. No Vendor Lock-In. Ever.

Netlify's convenience comes with a trade-off: vendor lock-in. Your entire deployment and hosting process is tied to their platform. This can make future migrations difficult and potentially limit your flexibility as your requirements evolve.

Deployment.io takes a different approach. By deploying directly onto your own AWS, you maintain complete ownership and control. We have a proprietary runner application that makes it easy for you to seamlessly handle the deployment of your projects with a few simple clicks.

4. Data Privacy and Security: Your Code, Your Rules

When you use Netlify, your codebase and build artifacts are stored on their servers. While they prioritize security, some teams prefer to keep their code and data entirely within their own infrastructure.

Deployment.io's proprietary runner application ensures that your code never leaves your environment. It handles the deployment process directly on your cloud servers, giving you complete control and peace of mind regarding data privacy and security.

As a means to evaluate our commitment towards privacy and security, we've made our runner application open source.

5. Cost Efficiency: Scale Smartly on Your Terms

Netlify's pricing model can become expensive as your usage and traffic grow. While their free tier is generous, the costs can quickly escalate if you exceed their limits.

Deployment.io empowers you to leverage the cost advantages of major cloud providers like AWS. You can optimize your resource utilization, take advantage of the free credits and the flexible pricing options, and avoid unexpected bill shocks.

On top of that, you can also monitor all the Dev and testing environments you've created using Deployment.io and delete them whenever necessary.

A Hassle-free, scalable deployment solution is within your reach

If you're a Netlify user who's starting to feel the platform's limitations, Deployment.io offers a compelling alternative.

We empower you to deploy any web application onto your own cloud infrastructure, with complete control, data ownership, and cost efficiency.

Ready to see how Deployment.io can take your web app to the next level? [Request a demo] and discover the difference firsthand.