Hostilo vs Static.app: Two Takes on Zero-Config Hosting
Static.app and Hostilo are close cousins — both exist to skip Git and build tools entirely. The difference is in the first step: Static.app is built around uploading an archive of files, while Hostilo is built around pasting code directly into the browser. For a single AI-generated HTML file, that first step matters.
The core difference
Static.app's workflow starts with a drag-and-drop upload of a file or a zipped archive, then gives you an in-browser editor to make changes afterward. Hostilo skips the upload step entirely: you copy the HTML your AI assistant generated and paste it straight into the editor, no archive to create first. For a single self-contained file, pasting is one step shorter than zip-and-upload.
Setup and pricing comparison
| Hostilo | Static.app | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Paste HTML, save | Drag-and-drop upload (file or archive) |
| Free plan | Subdomain; stays active with a login every 30 days | Subdomain, 50MB upload limit |
| Custom domain | PRO, $29/year | Paid, from $5/month ($60/year) |
| Built-in forms | Yes, one HTML tag | Yes, one HTML attribute |
| Best for | AI-generated single-file pages | Uploading existing site folders |
Figures verified against Static.app's public pricing, July 2026.
Where Static.app honestly wins
Static.app has been around longer and has built out more surrounding features: a media library, QR code generation, and desktop sync apps. If you want those extras and don't mind uploading a folder instead of pasting code, Static.app's broader toolkit is worth a look.
When Static.app is the better choice
If you already have a folder of files — images, multiple pages, existing assets — rather than one block of AI-generated code, uploading that folder as-is on Static.app can be quicker than restructuring it into a single paste. Hostilo is optimized for the specific case of one AI-generated file; multi-file projects are not its focus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the actual workflow difference between Hostilo and Static.app?
Hostilo: copy the AI-generated HTML, paste it into the editor, save. Static.app: prepare a file or zip archive, then drag-and-drop it to upload, with an in-browser editor available afterward for changes.
Is a custom domain free on either platform?
No, on both a custom domain is a paid feature. Hostilo's PRO plan is $29 per year; Static.app's paid plans start at $5 per month, which is $60 per year.
Which is better for a single AI-generated HTML page?
For exactly that case — one self-contained file from ChatGPT or Claude — Hostilo's paste-first workflow removes a step, since there is no archive to create or file to upload.
Does Static.app have a free plan?
Yes, with one site, a free subdomain, free SSL, and a 50MB upload limit.
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