GitHub Pages alternative
An alternative to GitHub Pages: Orbit Pages
Orbit Pages: upload a folder and it is served from every Orbit location on your own hostname, with a certificate and edge rules.
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At a glance
| Item | Orbit Pages | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Upload a folder; it is served on your own hostname with a certificate | Static sites published from a GitHub repository |
| Who runs it | Hosted on the Orbit anycast network | Hosted by GitHub |
| Free option | 2 sites, free for non-commercial use | Free; sites up to 1 GB and a 100 GB monthly soft bandwidth limit; not for running a business or online store |
GitHub Pages details are from GitHub Pages's own page as of 2026-09; terms change, so check there for the current ones.
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