Where it fits
Netlify builds and deploys web applications with a managed delivery layer. Deploy previews make it possible to review a change before publishing. Functions and integrated services extend the static-site workflow to applications with backend behaviour.
How pricing works
Credit-based plans combine several usage types into one allowance, including deployment, compute, requests and bandwidth. Existing legacy accounts can have a different billing arrangement. The plan and its credit-conversion rates matter more than a headline monthly fee.
Choosing a setup
Netlify is useful for web teams that want a Git-based release process and preview URLs. A content API or external database can remain a separate service. Compare those costs with the application platform, rather than assuming hosting includes the full stack.
