7 More Ways to Move Your Lovable Website to Free Hosting

Looking for alternatives to Lovable's default hosting? While Cloudflare Workers, Firebase, and Vercel are excellent choices, here are 7 additional free hosting platforms perfect for your Lovable project—including options for self-hosting, business sites, and specialized use cases.

Whether you're experiencing issues with Lovable 2.0, need more hosting flexibility, or simply want to explore your options, these platforms offer professional-grade hosting at zero cost.

Quick Comparison: Best Lovable Hosting Alternatives

Why Consider These Alternatives?

Different projects have different needs:

• Instant deployments: Netlify's atomic deploys are exceptionally fast
• GitHub integration: GitHub Pages is perfect if you're already on GitHub
• Modern simplicity: Render offers a clean, intuitive interface
• Backend needs: Railway excels with databases and services
• Global edge: Fly.io deploys to regions closest to your users
• AWS ecosystem: Amplify integrates seamlessly with other AWS services
• Traditional hosting: DigitalOcean brings PaaS to a classic provider

Option 1: Netlify

Netlify is beloved by developers for its instant deployments, instant rollbacks, and phenomenal developer experience.

What You Get for Free:

• 100GB bandwidth per month
• Unlimited personal and commercial projects
• Automatic HTTPS with custom domains
• Instant rollbacks and deploy previews
• Serverless functions (125,000 requests/month)
• Form handling and split testing

Migration Steps:

1. Export your Lovable project:

   • In Lovable, go to your project settings
   • Click "Export" or "Download"
   • Download as ZIP

2. Set up Git repository:

   # Extract and navigate to your project
   cd your-lovable-project
   
   # Initialize git
   git init
   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial commit from Lovable"
   
   # Push to GitHub/GitLab
   git remote add origin <your-repo-url>
   git push -u origin main

3. Deploy to Netlify:

   • Sign up at Netlify
   • Click "Add new site" > "Import an existing project"
   • Connect your Git provider (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
   • Select your repository
   • Configure build settings:
     • Build command: npm run build
     • Publish directory: dist or build
   • Click "Deploy site"

4. Configure custom domain (optional):

   • In site settings, go to "Domain management"
   • Click "Add custom domain"
   • Follow DNS configuration instructions

Netlify-Specific Features:

# netlify.toml - Advanced configuration
[build]
  command = "npm run build"
  publish = "dist"

[[redirects]]
  from = "/*"
  to = "/index.html"
  status = 200

[[headers]]
  for = "/*"
  [headers.values]
    X-Frame-Options = "DENY"
    X-XSS-Protection = "1; mode=block"

Option 2: GitHub Pages

GitHub Pages is the simplest option if your code is already on GitHub—zero configuration needed for basic sites.

What You Get for Free:

• 1GB storage
• 100GB bandwidth per month
• Free username.github.io subdomain
• Custom domain support with HTTPS
• Built-in Jekyll support (or use any static site generator)

Migration Steps:

1. Export and push to GitHub:

   # Initialize and push to GitHub
   git init
   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial commit"
   
   # Create repo on GitHub, then:
   git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repo-name.git
   git push -u origin main

2. Enable GitHub Pages:

   • Go to your repository settings
   • Scroll to "Pages" section
   • Under "Source", select your branch (usually main)
   • Select folder: /root or /docs (where your built files are)
   • Click "Save"

3. For build step sites (React, Vue, etc):

   # Install gh-pages package
   npm install --save-dev gh-pages

   // Add to package.json
   {
     "homepage": "https://username.github.io/repo-name",
     "scripts": {
       "predeploy": "npm run build",
       "deploy": "gh-pages -d build"
     }
   }

   # Deploy
   npm run deploy

4. Custom domain:

   • Add a CNAME file to your repo root with your domain
   • Configure DNS with your domain registrar
   • Enable "Enforce HTTPS" in GitHub Pages settings

Option 3: Render

Render combines simplicity with power—great for static sites and apps with backends.

What You Get for Free:

• Unlimited static sites
• 100GB bandwidth per month
• Global CDN
• Automatic HTTPS
• Custom domains
• Continuous deployment from Git

Migration Steps:

1. Export and push to Git:

   git init
   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial Lovable export"
   git push -u origin main

2. Deploy to Render:

   • Sign up at Render
   • Click "New" > "Static Site"
   • Connect your Git provider
   • Select your repository
   • Configure:
     • Build Command: npm run build
     • Publish Directory: dist or build
   • Click "Create Static Site"

3. Custom domain:

   • In your site dashboard, go to "Settings"
   • Add custom domain
   • Configure DNS as instructed

Render Configuration:

# render.yaml - Infrastructure as code
services:
  - type: web
    name: my-lovable-site
    env: static
    buildCommand: npm run build
    staticPublishPath: dist
    routes:
      - type: rewrite
        source: /*
        destination: /index.html

Option 4: Railway

Railway shines when you need databases, cron jobs, or multiple services—perfect for apps that grew beyond static.

What You Get for Free:

• $5 monthly credit (enough for small projects)
• One-click PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis
• Automatic HTTPS
• Preview deployments
• Environment variables
• Multiple services per project

Migration Steps:

1. Install Railway CLI:

   npm install -g @railway/cli
   railway login

2. Initialize project:

   cd your-lovable-project
   railway init

3. Configure for static site:

   # Add to package.json
   {
     "scripts": {
       "build": "vite build",
       "serve": "npx serve -s dist -l 3000"
     }
   }

4. Deploy:

   railway up

5. Custom domain:

   • In Railway dashboard, go to your service
   • Click "Settings" > "Domains"
   • Add custom domain and configure DNS

Railway with Database Example:

// If your Lovable app needs a database
// Railway makes it dead simple

// Add PostgreSQL service in Railway dashboard
// Railway automatically provides DATABASE_URL

import { Pool } from 'pg'

const pool = new Pool({
  connectionString: process.env.DATABASE_URL,
  ssl: { rejectUnauthorized: false }
})

Option 5: Fly.io

Fly.io runs your app on servers close to your users—true edge deployment with impressive global performance.

What You Get for Free:

• 3 shared-cpu VMs with 256MB RAM each
• 160GB outbound data transfer
• Automatic HTTPS
• Global edge network (30+ regions)
• Built-in load balancing

Migration Steps:

1. Install flyctl CLI:

   # macOS/Linux
   curl -L https://fly.io/install.sh | sh
   
   # Windows
   iwr https://fly.io/install.ps1 -useb | iex

2. Sign up and authenticate:

   fly auth signup
   # or
   fly auth login

3. Initialize your app:

   cd your-lovable-project
   fly launch

   Follow the prompts to:

   • Choose app name
   • Select region
   • Skip PostgreSQL (unless needed)

4. Configure static site:

   # Dockerfile (created by fly launch, modify as needed)
   FROM node:18-alpine AS builder
   WORKDIR /app
   COPY package*.json ./
   RUN npm install
   COPY . .
   RUN npm run build
   
   FROM nginx:alpine
   COPY --from=builder /app/dist /usr/share/nginx/html
   COPY nginx.conf /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
   EXPOSE 8080
   CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]

   # nginx.conf
   events {
     worker_connections 1024;
   }
   
   http {
     include /etc/nginx/mime.types;
   
     server {
       listen 8080;
       root /usr/share/nginx/html;
       index index.html;
   
       location / {
         try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html;
       }
     }
   }

5. Deploy:

   fly deploy

6. Custom domain:

   fly certs create yourdomain.com
   fly certs show yourdomain.com

Option 6: AWS Amplify

If you're in the AWS ecosystem or need AWS service integrations, Amplify is your best bet.

What You Get for Free:

• 1,000 build minutes per month
• 15GB served per month
• 5GB storage
• Custom domains with HTTPS
• Password-protected branches
• Integration with AWS services

Migration Steps:

1. Export your project:

   # Standard Git setup
   git init
   git add .
   git commit -m "Lovable export"
   git push -u origin main

2. Deploy via Amplify Console:

   • Open AWS Amplify Console
   • Click "New app" > "Host web app"
   • Connect your Git provider
   • Select repository and branch
   • Configure build settings:

     version: 1
     frontend:
       phases:
         preBuild:
           commands:
             - npm install
         build:
           commands:
             - npm run build
       artifacts:
         baseDirectory: dist
         files:
           - '**/*'
       cache:
         paths:
           - node_modules/**/*

   • Click "Save and deploy"

3. Custom domain:

   • In app settings, choose "Domain management"
   • Add domain
   • Follow Route 53 or external DNS configuration

AWS Integration Example:

// Easy integration with AWS services
import { Amplify, API } from 'aws-amplify'

Amplify.configure({
  API: {
    endpoints: [
      {
        name: "MyAPI",
        endpoint: process.env.REACT_APP_API_URL
      }
    ]
  }
})

Option 7: DigitalOcean App Platform

DigitalOcean brings its reliable infrastructure to a modern PaaS experience—great if you're familiar with DO.

What You Get for Free:

• 3 static sites
• 100GB bandwidth per month
• Automatic HTTPS
• Custom domains
• GitHub/GitLab integration
• Easy scaling path to paid tiers

Migration Steps:

1. Push to Git:

   git init
   git add .
   git commit -m "Lovable project"
   git push -u origin main

2. Create App:

   • Log into DigitalOcean
   • Click "Create" > "Apps"
   • Connect your Git source
   • Select repository and branch
   • DigitalOcean auto-detects build settings
   • Modify if needed:
     • Build Command: npm run build
     • Output Directory: dist
   • Click "Next" through review
   • Launch app

3. Custom domain:

   • In app settings, go to "Settings" tab
   • Click "Domains"
   • Add your domain
   • Update DNS records as shown

App Platform Configuration:

# .do/app.yaml - Optional: commit this for consistent deploys
name: my-lovable-site
services:
  - name: web
    github:
      repo: username/repo-name
      branch: main
      deploy_on_push: true
    build_command: npm run build
    output_dir: dist
    routes:
      - path: /
    static_sites:
      - name: site
        build_command: npm run build
        output_dir: dist

Comparing All 7 Options

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Netlify if: You want the best developer experience with instant deploys, rollbacks, and split testing.

Choose GitHub Pages if: Your code is already on GitHub and you want zero-configuration hosting.

Choose Render if: You want a modern, clean interface with room to grow into backend services.

Choose Railway if: You need databases, cron jobs, or multiple interconnected services.

Choose Fly.io if: Global performance matters and you want your app running close to users worldwide.

Choose AWS Amplify if: You're already using AWS services or need enterprise-grade AWS integration.

Choose DigitalOcean if: You're familiar with DO and want a reliable PaaS from a trusted provider.

Common Migration Issues

Build Failures

All platforms:

• Check Node.js version (specify in package.json: "engines": { "node": "18.x" })
• Ensure build command is correct (npm run build vs vite build)
• Verify output directory (dist, build, or public)

Environment Variables

Every platform handles these in their dashboard:

• Netlify: Site settings > Build & deploy > Environment
• Render: Environment > Environment Variables
• Railway: Variables tab
• Fly.io: fly secrets set KEY=value
• AWS Amplify: Environment variables section
• DigitalOcean: Settings > App-Level Environment Variables

Routing for SPAs

Netlify: Create _redirects file:

/*    /index.html   200

Render: Use render.yaml (shown above)

GitHub Pages: Create 404.html as copy of index.html

Others: Configure in dashboard or use nginx/server config

Need Even More Options?

Don't forget to check out our original guide: 3 Ways to Move Your Lovable Website and Keep Free Hosting, covering Cloudflare Workers, Firebase Hosting, and Vercel.

That gives you 10 total free hosting options for your Lovable website—plenty to choose from based on your specific needs!

Conclusion

You're now armed with 7 more excellent free hosting options for your Lovable website. Each platform has its strengths:

• Netlify for the best overall DX
• GitHub Pages for simplicity
• Render for modern design
• Railway for backend needs
• Fly.io for global performance
• AWS Amplify for AWS integration
• DigitalOcean for reliability

All offer generous free tiers that can easily handle personal projects and even small business sites. Pick the one that fits your workflow and start deploying!

Have you tried any of these platforms? Which one worked best for your Lovable migration? Share your experience in the comments!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I host my Lovable website? For most Lovable projects, we recommend Vercel (easiest setup), Cloudflare Pages (unlimited requests), or Netlify (best DX). All three offer generous free tiers with custom domains and SSL. See our 3 Ways guide for detailed comparisons.

What are the best loveable business hosting options? For business sites, Netlify and Vercel offer the most professional features on their free tiers, including automatic deployments, SSL, and preview environments. For enterprise needs, consider AWS Amplify or DigitalOcean App Platform for better integration with existing infrastructure.

Can I move from Lovable to self-host? Yes! Export your Lovable project and deploy it to Fly.io, Railway, or DigitalOcean for self-hosted solutions. These platforms give you more control over your infrastructure while still offering user-friendly deployment processes.

How do I export my project from Lovable? In Lovable, go to your project settings, click "Export" or "Download" from the project menu, and select "Download as ZIP" to get all your project files. The ZIP contains your complete codebase ready to deploy elsewhere.