Flaash vs Static.app

Static.app, from Designmodo, is probably the closest thing to a direct peer that Flaash has. It's built around the same core idea - one-click, drag-and-drop static hosting with no Git required - but bundles in more around the edges: SSL, a built-in code editor, forms, media storage, and a desktop app for syncing local files to the cloud. Its free tier is usable for small projects, and paid plans run roughly $6-$18/mo, with custom domains included.

Flaash vs Static.app at a glance

	Flaash	Static.app
Deploy method	Drag & drop folder/zip, or paste HTML	Drag & drop, plus a desktop sync app
Setup required	None	None
Free tier	1 project, no card required	Usable free tier for small projects
Custom domain	Not available - *.flaash.live only	Yes, included on paid plans
SSL	On by default, immediately	Yes
Best for	Uploading files and getting a link, fast	Projects wanting a bundled editor, forms, media

Where Flaash is simpler

Flaash stays narrowly focused: upload files, get a live URL, nothing else in the way. There's no code editor or media library layered on top, which is either a limitation or a feature depending on whether you want those things built in or would rather bring your own tools and just need somewhere to serve the output.

Where Static.app is the better choice

If you want more bundled into the hosting itself - an in-browser code editor, forms handling, media storage, or a desktop app that syncs local changes automatically - Static.app covers more of the workflow in one place. It also includes custom domains on its paid plans, which is a real advantage over Flaash right now, since every Flaash project is served from a flaash.live subdomain regardless of plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is Static.app's free tier comparable to Flaash's? Both are usable for a small project without a card. Static.app leans more feature-rich even on its free tier; Flaash leans simpler and more focused on the upload-to-live-link step itself.

Do I need Static.app's code editor if I already build my site elsewhere? No - if your HTML/CSS/JS is already finished elsewhere, either host will just serve it as-is. The editor matters more if you want to make quick edits without leaving the dashboard.

Which one should I pick if I need a custom domain today? Static.app, since its paid plans include one. Flaash doesn't support custom domains at the moment - that's the clearest dividing line between the two right now.