Static hosting alternatives
Use Netlify Drop for deployment. Use HTML Docs for review.
Netlify Drop is a convenient path from a static folder to a deployed site. HTML Docs serves a different job: turning a generated HTML deliverable into a reviewable page with comments, versions, and agent-driven updates. The right choice depends on whether infrastructure or collaboration is the center of the task.
A deployment platform and a review platform optimize for different outcomes.
Production-oriented hosting prioritizes builds, assets, domains, and operational deployment. A review artifact needs low-friction sharing, feedback context, clear revisions, and a path back to the agent. HTML Docs deliberately puts those collaboration concerns in the primary workflow.
How it works
From local output to a reviewed artifact.
Classify the output
Decide whether it is a maintained web property or a review-stage artifact.
Choose the center of gravity
Prioritize deployment operations or feedback and revision.
Publish the representative page
Test the full artifact, including scripts and responsive behavior.
Complete one update
Compare how the link, comments, and history behave after a real revision.
What changes when review is built into the page
Review-first workflow
Comments and document history are part of the hosted page experience.
No build required
A self-contained HTML artifact can go live directly.
Agent-readable state
The document and feedback can be consumed through dedicated APIs.
HTML Docs vs. Netlify Drop
Choose for the job you actually need to finish. This comparison focuses on workflow, not a blanket claim that one tool replaces another.
| Criterion | HTML Docs | Netlify Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Artifact review and revision | Static site deployment |
| Feedback | Inline document comments | External review tool or team channel |
| Production platform | Not intended for backend applications | Broader deployment and hosting capabilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does HTML Docs replace Netlify?
No. Use Netlify for production static sites and web applications. Use HTML Docs when a generated artifact needs collaborative review.
Can HTML Docs host a ZIP project?
HTML Docs is strongest with complete HTML documents and document-shaped artifacts. A multi-file production build is usually better suited to a deployment platform.
Can I use my own domain?
Eligible HTML Docs plans support custom domains for published sites.
Which option is faster for one HTML file?
Both are designed to reduce setup. The deciding factor is usually whether you need deployment features or an integrated feedback loop.
Publish the next artifact from where it was created.
npx @html-docs/cli publish page.html