Doable vs Netlify

Doable vs Netlify, comparing static-first hosting to runtime-agnostic deploys

Netlify started as a static-site host and added serverless functions; its sweet spot is JAMstack sites with Edge Functions. Doable runs your container, anywhere from Doable Cloud to your own Hetzner box, with the same one-command workflow from your terminal or AI coding tool.

At a glance

Feature	Doable	Netlify
Best fit	Containers + APIs + full-stack apps	Static sites + JAMstack frontends
Pricing	Flat $0 / $15 / $39 per month	$0 / $19/seat + metered bandwidth, build minutes, function invocations
Function timeout	No limit (your container, your rules)	10s synchronous / 26s background (Pro)
Bring-your-own server	Yes, agent runs on any Linux host	No
AI-tool integration	MCP server for Claude Code / Codex	CLI-only
Build output	Docker image (portable)	Netlify-internal format

Where Netlify is the better fit

›You ship a static site or JAMstack frontend and want a polished form-handling, identity, and split-testing layer baked in.
›You want the most mature Edge Functions runtime outside of Cloudflare.
›Your team is already used to Netlify's deploy contexts (production / branch / preview) and Drawer-driven settings.

Where Doable is the better fit

›You ship a real backend (Node API, Python service, anything with a Dockerfile), Netlify Functions cap individual invocations at 10–26 seconds; Doable runs your container with no per-request limit.
›You deploy from an AI coding tool, Doable's MCP server gives Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor a `/deploy` command.
›You don't want metered builds and bandwidth in your pricing, Doable's $15 and $39 plans are flat.
›You want to bring your own server, install the agent on any Linux box and deploy to it for free.

Choose Netlify if…

•You're shipping a static site or JAMstack frontend and want the form/identity/split-test integrations Netlify has built up.
•You need their mature Edge Functions on Deno runtime.
•Your bandwidth pattern is heavy static assets and you've measured Netlify's CDN being cheaper.

Choose Doable if…

•You're shipping a backend or full-stack app, long-running requests, websockets, background jobs.
•You want one command to deploy from your AI coding tool's chat.
•You want flat pricing with no per-build, per-invocation, or per-GB-bandwidth surprises.
•You want to deploy to your own server when it makes sense.

FAQ

Can Doable host a static site?

Yes, Doable detects static output (`dist/`, `build/`, `out/`) and serves it from nginx behind the same HTTPS subdomain. For pure static sites Netlify's CDN may be marginally faster; for anything with a backend Doable is simpler.

What happens to Netlify Functions on Doable?

You typically replace them with a real backend (a single Node or Python container). Doable runs that container with no per-request timeout, so workloads Netlify Functions can't handle (long uploads, websocket connections, cron-replacement workers) work normally.

Can I deploy to Doable from a Git push?

Yes. Connect a GitHub repo via the Doable App and pushes to your default branch trigger a build + deploy. The CLI workflow (one command from terminal or AI tool) is the primary path; Git push is the secondary one for teams that want it.

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