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Server Compass vs Netlify
Compare full-stack VPS management with Server Compass against Netlify's JAMstack platform. Choose complete infrastructure control or managed static site hosting.
Own Your Infrastructure
No Vendor Lock-in
VPS Pricing
Full-Stack
Backend + Frontend
$19
One-time + VPS
Desktop
Offline-first app
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Server Compass | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Platform focus | Full-stack (backend + frontend) | JAMstack (static + serverless) |
| Backend support | Docker, PM2, any runtime | Serverless functions only |
| SSH access | Full terminal | |
| File browser | ||
| Cron jobs | Visual management | Netlify Functions (limited) |
| Docker support | ||
| PM2 deployments | ||
| Static sites | ||
| Database hosting | PostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase | Partner services only |
| Infrastructure ownership | ||
| CDN | DIY (Cloudflare) | Built-in global CDN |
| Pricing model | One-time + VPS | Free tier + Pro ($19+) |
| Build minutes | Unlimited | 300min free → paid |
| Bandwidth charges | Yes (100GB free) | |
| Team members | Unlimited (local) | $19/member/month |
Pricing Comparison
Server Compass
$19
one-time
- Desktop app (lifetime)
- Full-stack deployments
- Unlimited builds & bandwidth
- Unlimited team members
- SSH, file browser, cron UI
- Pay only VPS ($5-20/mo)
- All features included
Total: $19 + VPS. No build limits, no bandwidth fees, no per-seat charges.
Netlify
Free / $19+
per month
- Starter: Free (100GB bandwidth, 300 build minutes)
- Pro: $19/month per member
- Bandwidth: $55/500GB after free tier
- Build minutes: $7/500min after free
- Serverless functions: 125k invocations free
- Team seats: $19 each
Pro for commercial use: $19/member + overages. Team of 5 = $95/mo.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Server Compass if...
- You need full-stack applications (not just JAMstack)
- You want to deploy backend APIs, databases, workers
- You need SSH access and server control
- You want visual cron job management
- You prefer one-time costs over subscriptions
- You need Docker or PM2-based deployments
- You want to avoid build minute limits
- You need unlimited team access
Choose Netlify if...
- You only deploy static sites and JAMstack apps
- You want zero configuration CDN
- You need serverless functions at the edge
- You prefer Netlify-specific features (Forms, Identity)
- You want automatic atomic deploys
- You need branch-based preview URLs
- You prefer managed platform without VPS
Ready to Own Your Infrastructure?
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