VibeDeploy vs GitHub Pages
GitHub Pages is a free, Git-native way to publish static sites and project docs, ideal if you already live in GitHub. VibeDeploy is a paid EU alternative for people who want to deploy from an AI agent without Git, get Belgian data residency, and have forms, backups, and a real dashboard built in.
At a glance
| Feature | VibeDeploy EU-only, flat | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid after 14-day trial, from €15/mo | Free with a GitHub account |
| Hosting region | EU (Belgium) only | US-centric CDN (Fastly) |
| Deploy method | AI agent over MCP, dashboard, or Git | Git commit (push to repo) |
| Forms / backups / rollback | Built in | remove |
| Best for | AI-built sites, non-developers | Docs, OSS, personal sites |
GitHub Pages pricing
Snapshot from GitHub Pages's pricing page, last verified 2026-06-29. Always check upstream for current pricing.
Included with any GitHub account. Public repos are free; private-repo Pages needs Pro
Around $4/month if you want Pages served from a private repository
Full feature comparison
| Feature | VibeDeploy EU-only, flat | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Static / SPA sites | check_circle | check_circle |
| Custom domains free | check_circle | check_circle |
| Automatic HTTPS | check_circle | check_circle |
| Hosting region | EU (Belgium) only | US-centric CDN |
| Price | From €15/mo after trial | Free |
| Requires Git knowledge | remove | check_circle |
| Deploy from AI agent (MCP) | check_circle | remove |
| Built-in forms relay | check_circle | remove |
| Daily backups + one-click rollback | check_circle | remove |
| Dashboard for non-developers | check_circle | Repo + Actions UI |
| Server-side / dynamic | remove | remove |
| Soft usage limits | Plan-based, predictable | ~1GB site, ~100GB/mo bandwidth (soft) |
When GitHub Pages is the better pick
- arrow_forwardFree forever for public static sites and you want to keep it that way
- arrow_forwardOpen-source project documentation and personal/portfolio pages
- arrow_forwardGit-native workflow where every change is a commit and PR
- arrow_forwardYou already live in GitHub and want hosting one click from the repo
- arrow_forwardData residency is irrelevant for the content you are publishing
When VibeDeploy wins
- check_circleEU data residency (Belgium) required for GDPR-sensitive sites
- check_circleDeploy straight from an AI agent over MCP with no Git knowledge
- check_circleBuilt-in forms relay so static sites can receive submissions
- check_circleDaily backups with one-click rollback from the dashboard
- check_circleA real dashboard for non-developers instead of a Git workflow
- check_circlePredictable flat plan with support, not a self-serve free tier
Common questions
GitHub Pages is free, why pay for VibeDeploy?expand_more
If a free, Git-native static host fits your needs and data residency does not matter, GitHub Pages is excellent and you should use it. Choose VibeDeploy when you want EU (Belgium) residency, deploys driven by an AI agent without touching Git, built-in forms, or daily backups with one-click rollback. You can try the full platform free for 14 days before paying.
Do I need to know Git to use VibeDeploy?expand_more
No. GitHub Pages is built around commits and pushes. With VibeDeploy you can deploy from the dashboard or let an AI agent like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf publish for you over our MCP server at https://mcp.vibedeploy.be/mcp. Git is optional, not required.
Where is each one hosted, and does that matter for GDPR?expand_more
GitHub Pages is part of GitHub (a Microsoft company, US-based) and serves content from a US-centric CDN. VibeDeploy serves only from Belgian data centres with a DPA on every paid plan, which matters when your site touches personal data of EU users.
Can GitHub Pages handle forms or backups?expand_more
Not on its own. GitHub Pages serves static files only, so forms need a third-party service and there is no dashboard backup or rollback. VibeDeploy includes a forms relay for static sites plus daily backups and one-click rollback.
Can VibeDeploy run server-side code like GitHub Pages cannot?expand_more
No, both are static hosts and neither runs your backend code. If you need a dynamic server, you will want a different platform for that layer. VibeDeploy focuses on serving static and SPA sites quickly from the EU.
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