Install the CLI
Install the Deployxa CLI and sign in.
$ npm install -g @deployxa/cli && deployxa login
Looking for a Netlify alternative for full-stack Node.js & Docker apps?
Deployxa offers static site deployment like Netlify, while adding full backend container support for Node.js, Laravel, Python and Go.
01 / Why switch
Why teams move from Netlify.
- Full backend container hosting alongside static frontend assets.
- Instant container rollbacks and real-time log tailing.
- Attached PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQLite for your app data.
- Long-running processes and WebSockets without function time limits.
02 / Feature matrix
Deployxa and Netlify, side by side.
Capabilities, not marketing tiers. Where a feature depends on a plan or works differently, the cell says so instead of showing a tick.
| Feature | Deployxa | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Build and deploy | ||
| Git push-to-deploy | Included | Included |
| Automatic framework detection | Included | Included |
| Your own Dockerfile | Included | Not included |
| Docker Compose | Included | Not included |
| Preview deployments | Pro and above | Included |
| Rollback to an earlier release | Included | Included |
| CLI | Included | Included |
| Runtime | ||
| Long-running processes and WebSockets | Included | Function duration limits |
| Background workers and cron | Included | Scheduled and background functions |
| Choose regions or multi-region | Not self-serve | Global CDN |
| Self-hosting option | Connect your own VPS | Not included |
| Data | ||
| Managed databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite | Via integrations |
| Database backups | Snapshots and restore | Partner-dependent |
| Domains | ||
| Custom domains with automatic TLS | Included | Included |
| Buy and transfer domains in-platform | Included | Included |
| Managed DNS editor | Included | Included |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Plans from $0, sized by CPU, RAM and storage | Plans plus usage |
| Who runs the servers | Deployxa | Netlify |
Based on public product information as of 2026. Vendor features and plans change, so check current docs for critical decisions.
03 / Honest take
When Netlify is the better choice.
Netlify shines for static and Jamstack sites with serverless functions on a global CDN. Deployxa is the better fit once your project needs a real backend process, a database or long-running work beside the frontend.
- Your site is static or Jamstack with a few functions, and a global CDN matters most.
- You rely on Netlify features such as Forms, Identity or edge functions.
- Your content team works through Netlify-connected CMS workflows.
- You want region-free static hosting where there is no server to size.
04 / Migration
Move from Netlify in 4 steps.
Run Deployxa next to your current setup, check the result on its own URL, and only switch DNS once you are happy.
Check the build
Your build command and output folder are detected from the project. Netlify redirects and functions need an equivalent in your app or server.
Copy variables
Move your site environment variables into .env.local and push them.
$ deployxa env push
Deploy and move DNS
Deploy, confirm the preview looks right, then update your domain records or transfer the domain.
$ deployxa deploy
05 / FAQ
Questions and answers.
Does Deployxa support custom domains?
Yes. Custom domains with automatic Let's Encrypt certificates are included on every plan.
What happens to my Netlify Functions?
Move them into your app as API routes or a small server. They then run in your container without per-invocation time limits.
Can I host a plain static site?
Yes. Static sites (HTML, CSS, JS) and static builds from React, Vue, Astro and others are detected and served.
Do you have form handling like Netlify Forms?
No built-in equivalent. Handle forms in your own backend or with a third-party form service.
How long does it take to move from Netlify?
For a single app with environment variables and a custom domain, most of the work is copying variables and waiting for DNS to update. Databases add the time it takes to export and import your data.
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