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Azure Static Web Apps vs GitHub Pages

Azure Static Web Apps
7.2/ 10
Higher score
GitHub Pages
8.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Azure Static Web Apps wins 0, GitHub Pages wins 1 (3 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricAzure Static Web AppsGitHub Pages
Score
Winner: right
7.28.5
Δ 90 days
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Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Corp.
Founded
20202008
Best for
devs who need free hostingdevelopers looking for free static site hosting
Price per mo
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Tagline
Microsoft's static + Functions stack, Free tier is realFree static hosting on the world's biggest code host
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Azure Static Web Apps4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Free tier with 100GB bandwidth
  • ✓Fixed $9/app/mo pricing
  • ✓Azure Functions integration
  • ✓GitHub Actions deployment
– Cons
  • ✗Developer experience lags behind competitors
  • ✗Azure portal is complex
  • ✗No SLA on Free tier
  • ✗Slower cold starts than edge platforms
GitHub Pages4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Totally free for public repos
  • ✓Easy deploy with `git push`
  • ✓Supports custom domains with free HTTPS
  • ✓GitHub Actions for flex with static generators
– Cons
  • ✗No serverless or dynamic features
  • ✗Private repo Pages needs a paid plan
  • ✗Jekyll integration feels outdated
  • ✗Owned by Microsoft (if that bugs you)
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitAzure Static Web Apps ↗Score 7.2VisitGitHub Pages ↗Score 8.5
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