Static.app

Overview

Static.app is a managed host for websites made from static files, with publishing options that range from archive uploads to Git and AI-agent workflows. It is a strong fit for small sites and file-based projects; applications that need server-side code to run should go elsewhere.

A local folder can sync with a published site through the Mac desktop app, with saved changes pushed automatically. Browser editing for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is another route for making changes. Daily snapshots support one-click rollback, while HTTPS with a free SSL certificate and password-protected pages cover useful hosting basics.

Git and preview deployments give developers a path beyond manual uploads. Static.app also offers a REST API, MCP connector, webhooks, GitHub Actions, Claude Artifacts publishing, and OpenClaw. Server-side scripts can be stored, but they do not execute, so this is not a host for dynamic applications.

Key features

Folder sync is convenient for people who prefer editing local files and having saved changes publish automatically. That workflow currently depends on macOS: the download page says a Windows version is coming soon. Windows users can still consider the web editor and other publishing routes, but should not plan around desktop sync.

Forms and privacy-friendly analytics are included on paid plans. The analytics work without a tracking script or cookies, a practical advantage for sites that want basic measurement without adding those mechanisms. The free plan has a 50MB maximum per file; paid plans raise that ceiling to 1GB. Storage quotas are separate, so a higher per-file limit does not mean unlimited space.

Short links are paid-plan features and point only to content hosted on Static.app. They are absent from both the free plan and the 7-day trial. The service also offers Git deployment, preview deployments, and rollback support, making it more than a simple archive uploader, though its static-only execution model remains the defining constraint.

Pricing

Static.app is freemium, with a free plan and a 7-day trial. The free plan costs nothing, requires no credit card, and allows one website, 50MB storage, a free subdomain, SSL, QR codes, and the Mac desktop app. It is a reasonable way to publish one small site, but it lacks forms, analytics, integrations, API/MCP, custom domains, and short links. Its 50MB per-file cap can also rule out larger assets.

Starter costs $5 a month, billed $60 billed annually; save $12. It allows two websites and 500MB storage, with free and custom domains, unlimited traffic, analytics, workspaces, forms, integrations, API/MCP, QR codes, short links, and the Mac desktop app. It suits an individual with a couple of sites who needs the paid publishing and measurement tools, but offers no team seat.

Medium costs $10 a month, billed $120 billed annually; save $24. It raises the allowance to seven websites and 3GB storage and adds one team seat to the Starter features. Choose it when a second person needs access or a portfolio of sites outgrows Starter; the single seat still makes it a small-team option.

Large costs $15 a month, billed $180 billed annually; save $36. It provides 30 websites, 10GB storage, three team seats, and three backup slots, alongside the paid features in the lower tiers. It is the clearest fit for a small group managing many sites, but the listed storage remains finite. Paid plans include priority email and chat support; free plans rely on help documents.

Platforms

Static.app lists API, macOS, web, and Windows platforms. The desktop sync app is currently available for macOS, with Windows support described as coming soon. The web editor and publishing routes remain relevant for users who do not have the Mac sync workflow.

Who it's for

Static.app makes sense for portfolios, landing pages, documentation, and other sites built from files, including sites published through AI-agent workflows. It suits individuals who want quick hosting and local-folder publishing, and small teams that can use the higher-tier seats and backup slots. It is not the right choice for a site whose scripts must run on the server.

Pros and cons

Pros: Multiple publishing routes, including archive upload, Git, and MCP, accommodate both manual and automated workflows.

Pros: Daily snapshots, one-click rollback, HTTPS, and password-protected pages add useful recovery and access controls.

Pros: Paid plans combine forms, cookie-free analytics, integrations, and custom domains; the free plan can host one small site without a credit card.

Cons: Server-side scripts never execute, ruling out dynamic applications that depend on them.

Cons: The free plan is limited to one site, 50MB storage, and a 50MB maximum file size; forms, analytics, and short links require a paid plan.

Cons: Desktop folder sync is currently Mac-only, and Starter has no team seat.

Alternatives

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Texterfly is a free collection of 136+ tools with no signup or limits. Favium is a free, open-source web option. @profullstack/favicon-generator is a free alternative for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Favicon.io offers free favicon generation and conversion.

Verdict

Choose Static.app for a portfolio, landing page, documentation site, or other static project when you want managed hosting with practical editing, sync, and publishing choices. Its strongest case is the combination of a usable free starting point and paid plans that add forms, analytics, integrations, and room for more sites. Look elsewhere if server-side execution is essential, or compare plans carefully if your site needs exceed the free storage and file caps or require Windows desktop sync today.