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About Netlify
Web deployment platform with Git-connected builds, global CDN, serverless/edge functions, built-in forms, and a credit-based usage model. Deploy JAMstack and full-stack apps with zero-config CI/CD.
Key Capabilities
Git-connected deploys with unlimited preview URLs per branch, push and your site is live
Global CDN with custom domains and automatic SSL on every plan including free
Built-in serverless, edge, scheduled, and background functions for full-stack apps
Credit-based pricing lets you pay for what you use rather than fixed resource tiers
Standout Features
Git-Connected Deploy Previews
Every branch and PR gets an automatic preview URL. Merge to production to deploy, zero configuration required.
Full-Stack Functions
Serverless, edge, scheduled, and background functions built in; no external compute services needed for API routes and backend logic.
Credit-Based Usage Model
Pay for deploys, bandwidth, compute, and requests via a unified credit system, predictable costs that scale with actual usage.
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