🌐 Hosting Platforms for React Apps

There are many platforms available to deploy your React app — from simple static hosting to full-featured CI/CD platforms. Here's a comparison of the most popular options.

⚙️ Popular Hosting Platforms

• 🔧 Vercel
  - Best for Next.js and React
  - GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket integration
  - Free SSL, custom domains, fast builds
  - Command: vercel
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• 🎯 Netlify
  - Easy drag-and-drop or Git deployment
  - Instant rollback, serverless functions support
  - Command: netlify deploy
  Visit Netlify →
• 🔥 Firebase Hosting
  - Free tier, HTTPS, CLI tools
  - Works well with full Firebase backend (Auth, DB)
  - Commands: firebase init, firebase deploy
  Visit Firebase →
• ☁️ GitHub Pages
  - Great for portfolios/docs
  - Requires gh-pages package
  - Static hosting only
  Visit GitHub Pages →
• 🛠️ Render / Railway
  - Simple full-stack deployment
  - Great for connecting Node.js backends
  - Automated deployments via Git
• 🧩 Custom Hosting
  - Use Apache, Nginx, or cPanel
  - Upload contents of the build folder manually
  - Requires FTP/SFTP or control panel access

✅ Choosing the Right Platform

• Use Vercel or Netlify for frontend-only projects
• Use Firebase if you're using Firebase Auth or Firestore
• Use Render or Railway for full-stack apps
• Use GitHub Pages for portfolios or documentation