Hostilo vs Vercel: Which One Should Host Your AI-Generated Site?
Vercel is a serious platform for real web applications; Hostilo is built specifically for the single-file HTML page your AI assistant just wrote. They solve different problems, and the right choice depends on what you actually have: a Next.js app, or a page ChatGPT or Claude generated in one message.
The core difference
Vercel is a deployment platform built around Git repositories and build pipelines — it shines for Next.js apps, server functions, and projects with a real codebase. Hostilo skips all of that: you paste a finished HTML file into the editor and it is live. If your AI assistant handed you one self-contained file, Vercel's Git-and-build workflow is several steps you do not need.
The rule that catches people off guard
Vercel's free Hobby plan is explicitly for personal, non-commercial projects. Its terms say Hobby cannot host sites that serve a commercial purpose, carry ads or affiliate links, or belong to a business entity. If the AI-generated page is a client landing page, a small business site, or anything monetized, Vercel's free tier is not actually an option — you need the $20/user/month Pro plan. Hostilo's free plan has no such commercial restriction.
Setup comparison
| Hostilo | Vercel (Hobby) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Paste HTML, save | Git repo, connect account, deploy |
| Time to live | Under 1 minute | 10–20 minutes (first deploy) |
| Free plan use | Personal & commercial | Personal, non-commercial only |
| Paid plan | $29/year (custom domain) | $20/user/month |
| Best for | Single-file AI pages | Next.js apps, server functions |
Figures verified against Vercel's public pricing and plan terms, July 2026.
When Vercel is the better choice
If the AI-generated code is not a static page but an actual application — a Next.js project with server-side logic, API routes, or a database — Vercel is the right tool and Hostilo is not built for that. Vercel's edge network, framework integrations, and function runtime exist precisely for that case. Choose Vercel when you have a real app; choose Hostilo when you have a page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Vercel's free plan for a client website?
No. Vercel's Hobby (free) plan terms restrict it to personal, non-commercial projects. A client site or any monetized page requires the Pro plan at $20 per user per month.
Do I need a GitHub account to use Vercel?
Effectively yes for the standard workflow — Vercel deploys are built around connecting a Git repository. Hostilo needs no Git account at all; you paste the code directly.
Which is cheaper for a simple AI-generated landing page?
Hostilo, by a wide margin. Hostilo's paid plan is $29 per year for a custom domain. Vercel's cheapest paid tier for commercial use is $20 per user per month, which is roughly eight times more over a year.
Can Vercel host a single HTML file without a build step?
Yes, Vercel can serve static files, but the standard flow still expects a Git-connected project. There is no browser-based paste-and-save editor like Hostilo's.
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