5MB vs 3MB free
Tiiny Host's free tier only offers 3MB. Pond's free tier offers 5MB total storage, better for sharing documents and small sites.
Pond vs Tiiny Host
More generous than
Tiiny Host.
Tiiny Host has a very limited free tier: just 3MB storage and 5,000 visitors. Pond offers 5MB total storage and no visitor caps. Better hosting, better value.
- 5MB free (vs 3MB)
- No visitor limits
- Better value
- Better value
Feature comparison
| Feature | Pond | Tiiny Host |
|---|---|---|
Free storage Storage available on the free tier | Supported5MB total | Partial3MB total |
Visitor limits Monthly visitor restrictions | SupportedUnlimited visitors | Unsupported5,000/month limit |
Branding Platform branding on your content | PartialOn free tier, removable on paid | UnsupportedOn free tier |
Custom domains Use your own domain | SupportedAvailable on paid plans | PartialPaid plans only |
Password protection Restrict access to files | SupportedAll plans | PartialLimited on free |
File hosting Host any file type, not just sites | SupportedFull support | PartialPrimarily for sites |
SSL certificates HTTPS security | SupportedFree on all plans | SupportedIncluded |
PDF viewer In-browser document viewing | SupportedBuilt-in viewer | SupportedBuilt-in viewer |
Why choose Pond over Tiiny Host?
More generous limits and better features at every tier
No visitor limits
Tiiny Host caps free sites at 5,000 visitors/month. Pond doesn't limit how many people can view your content.
Remove branding on paid plans
Both platforms show branding on free tiers. Remove Pond branding from just $3/month.
Password protection included
Protect your content with passwords on all plans. Tiiny Host reserves this for paid tiers.
Custom domains with SSL
Connect your own domain on paid plans. Both Pond and Tiiny Host require paid plans for custom domains, but Pond includes free SSL.
Better value
More features at every price point. Pond offers better value for individuals and teams alike.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about static website hosting and deployment
Static website hosting serves pre-built HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files without server-side processing. This makes websites faster, more secure, and cheaper to host than dynamic sites. Pond handles all the infrastructure so you just upload your files and go live.
Upload your HTML files and assets to Pond: drag and drop a folder or ZIP archive. Your website goes live instantly with a shareable link. Upgrade to connect a custom domain for a professional URL, and Pond handles SSL certificates automatically.
Pond works with any static site generator or JavaScript framework including React, Vue, Next.js (static export), Nuxt, Astro, Svelte, Angular, Gatsby, Hugo, Jekyll, Eleventy, and more. If it outputs HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files, you can host it on Pond.
Build your React app (npm run build), then upload the build folder to Pond. Your React application goes live immediately. For SPAs, configure Pond to serve index.html for all routes to enable client-side routing.
Add your domain in the pond settings and update your DNS records to point to Pond (we provide the exact values). We automatically provision a free SSL certificate and your website goes live on your custom domain within minutes.
Yes, Pond provides free SSL certificates for all websites including custom domains. HTTPS is enabled automatically, with no configuration needed. Your visitors see the secure padlock icon and their data is encrypted in transit.
When you deploy an update, Pond automatically purges the CDN cache globally. Your visitors see the new version immediately without waiting for cache expiration. No manual cache clearing or TTL delays.
Yes, configure your pond to serve index.html for all routes, enabling client-side routing for React, Vue, Angular, and other SPA frameworks. This ensures deep links and browser refresh work correctly.
Static sites are faster (no server processing), more secure (no database or backend vulnerabilities), cheaper to host, and scale effortlessly to handle traffic spikes. Ideal for landing pages, marketing sites, documentation, blogs, and portfolios.
Yes, use our API to automate deployments from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or any CI/CD pipeline. Deploy automatically on every push to your repository for seamless continuous deployment workflows.
Pond offers a free tier for static website hosting with 5MB total storage. Host your personal site, portfolio, or side project at no cost. Upgrade for additional storage, custom domains, and advanced features.
Your website stays online as long as your account is active. There are no automatic takedown periods; deploy once and your site remains live indefinitely. For free accounts, we ask that you log in occasionally to keep your account active.
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