Choosing the right static hosting platform can make your workflow dramatically simpler. Whether you’re a developer, designer, creator, agency, or marketer, the right tool should help you publish quickly, edit easily, and share your work without friction.
Static.app recently compared themselves to Tiiny.host – but some of the information they referenced is now outdated or incomplete. We decided to publish our own transparent, fully fact‑checked comparison based on both platforms’ official documentation and pricing pages (as of late 2025).
This article explains where both platforms perform well – and where Tiiny.host objectively goes further.
And yes, this article is written by us (Tiiny.host). But everything you’ll read below is factual, verifiable, and fair.
Feature Comparison
Core Features
| Feature | Tiiny.host | Static.app |
|---|---|---|
| One‑click publishing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit HTML in dashboard | ✅ (Solo+) | ✅ (built‑in editor) |
| Edit PDFs / text | ✅ (Solo+) | ❌ |
| Built‑in analytics | ✅ (Tiny+) | ✅ |
| Password protection | ✅ (Solo+) | ❌ (documentation only allows pages to be private to the site owner) |
| Email capture / lead gating | ✅ (Pro) | ❌ (forms do not gate content) |
| QR code generation | ✅ | ✅ |
| File manager | ❌ (not needed; upload via ZIP) | ✅ (includes media storage and file manager) |
| Built‑in forms | ❌ | ✅ (add static-form attribute) |
| Team collaboration | ✅ (Pro) | ❌ (no team accounts) |
| Feedback mode | ✅ (Pro) | ❌ |
| API | ✅ (Solo+) | ❌ |
| Media storage | Indirect (via uploads) | ✅ (media storage included) |
Upload & Storage Limits
| Plan Tier | Tiiny.host | Static.app |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 3 MB upload (0.5 MB PDFs) | 50 MB total storage |
| Mid‑tier | 75 MB uploads | 500 MB – 3 GB total storage |
| High‑tier | 10 GB uploads | 200 MB per file max |
| Enterprise | 2 TB storage (Pro Max) | Additional paid storage options |
Sharing & Presentation
| Feature | Tiiny.host | Static.app |
|---|---|---|
| QR codes | ✅ | ✅ |
| Professional landing presentation | ✅ | ❌ (no equivalent polished viewer) |
| Password‑protect any project | ✅ (Solo+) | ❌ |
| Custom domains | Solo+ | Starter+ |
| Link tracking | Solo+ | ❌ (no built‑in link tracking) |
| Lead magnets (email capture) | Pro | ❌ |
What Each Platform Is Designed For
Tiiny.host – Simple, instant publishing for creators, teams and businesses
Tiiny.host focuses on speed, simplicity, and sharing. You can publish landing pages, HTML projects, PDF documents, ZIP websites, prototypes, portfolios, client previews and marketing assets in seconds, without setup.
Tiiny.host is ideal for people who want a platform that “just works,” and includes built‑in tools to help them collaborate, gather feedback and share professionally.
Static.app – A developer‑leaning static site host
Static.app provides a classic developer‑oriented experience. It includes a built‑in HTML/CSS/JS editor, simple static form handling, a file manager with media storage, free SSL, and hosting for small static sites.
Static.app is a good fit for users who want to work directly in HTML and don’t require advanced sharing or collaboration features.
Instant Publishing & Ease of Use
Tiiny.host: Publish anything in seconds
Tiiny.host is built to eliminate friction:
- Drag & drop a file or ZIP.
- Name your project.
- Click Upload.
Your project is instantly live. No configuration, no learning curve, no code editor required. You can also edit content directly on the platform (HTML and PDF editing on Solo+ plans, turn on password protection instantly, share via a link or automatically generated QR code, and add a custom domain on paid plans.
This makes Tiiny.host perfect for creators, marketers, freelancers, students and teams who want fast turnaround with minimal steps.
Static.app: Great for developers, but more steps overall
Static.app also supports drag‑and‑drop uploads, but editing requires using the built‑in code editor. Forms require adding a static-form attribute, and managing multiple files means navigating the file manager.
If you enjoy editing HTML directly in the dashboard, Static.app fits well. If you prefer a smoother, no‑code experience, Tiiny.host is significantly simpler.
Free Plan Comparison
| Feature | Tiiny.host Free | Static.app Free |
|---|---|---|
| Active sites | 1 | 1 |
| Upload limit | 3 MB (0.5 MB PDFs) | 50 MB total storage |
| Branding | Tiiny.host banner | Static.app banner |
| Analytics | No (analytics on Tiny+) | No (analytics on paid plans) |
| Hosting time | Indefinite as long as you log into your account monthly | 7‑day trial |
Static.app’s free tier offers more storage but is limited to 7 days. Tiiny.host’s free tier is designed for lightweight demos, portfolio samples and simple shareable links; links stay online indefinitely provided you log in once every 3 months.
Paid Plan Comparison
Below is and overview of features from the official pricing pages.
Where Static.app performs well
Static.app offers:
More total storage at lower plan tiers – the Starter plan includes 500 MB of storage and the Medium plan 3 GB. Tiiny.host’s Tiny and Solo plans allow 25 MB and 75 MB uploads respectively.
Built‑in forms – you can collect submissions by adding a static-form attribute to your HTML forms.
A code editor – changes can be made directly in the dashboard, which is convenient for developers.
Unlimited traffic on paid plans – Static.app explicitly states that traffic is unlimited.
These are solid developer‑friendly features. If you need large storage on a low‑cost plan and enjoy working directly with code, Static.app may be the better choice.
Where Tiiny.host overperforms Static.app
This is where the difference becomes clear – and where Static.app’s own comparison didn’t reflect Tiiny.host’s actual capabilities.
Edit mode (HTML, PDFs, text)
Tiiny.host lets you edit content right on the site, including HTML and PDFs, on Solo and Pro plans. Static.app only allows HTML/CSS editing in its code editor and cannot edit PDFs.
Password protection (instant toggle)
Tiiny.host provides one‑click password protection with no configuration. Static.app does not offer password‑protected sharing – its “private” setting means only you (when logged in) can see the page.
Link tracking (Solo plan and above)
Tiiny.host includes built‑in link tracking, letting you see page views and traffic sources. Static.app includes analytics but no link tracking.
QR code generation
Both platforms now generate QR codes automatically. Tiiny.host has offered this for years, and Static.app’s pricing page shows the feature on all plans.
Email capture (Pro plan)
Tiiny.host allows simple, elegant email‑gated content (e.g., lead magnet PDFs). Static.app’s forms can collect data, but they do not gate downloads behind email submission.
Feedback mode (Pro plan)
Tiiny.host includes a built‑in feedback tool that lets viewers leave comments on your project. Static.app offers no equivalent feature.
Team collaboration
Tiiny.host’s Pro plan lets you add team members. Static.app does not support multi‑user collaboration.
Massive upload limits (10 GB to 2 TB)
Tiiny.host supports 10 GB uploads on the Pro plan and up to 2 TB of storage on the Pro Max plan. Static.app caps individual files at 200 MB across all plans.
Large file hosting (Pro Max plan)
Tiiny.host’s Large File Hosting is built for 1 GB+ files – something Static.app cannot support due to its 200 MB per file limit.
Professional, polished sharing features
Every Tiiny.host project includes link sharing, QR code, optional custom domain, polished landing presentation, clean fallback page, optional password protection, link tracking and analytics. These features reflect Tiiny.host’s focus on the creator - upload - share - feedback loop, not just developer hosting.
So… Which Platform Is Actually Better?
Static.app wins for developers who want an integrated code editor, simple HTML forms, and generous storage on entry‑level plans. It’s ideal for small, code‑driven static websites that don’t need advanced sharing or collaboration features.
Tiiny.host wins for creators, freelancers, marketers, educators, agencies and teams – anyone needing to publish fast and share with polish.
Tiiny.host performs significantly better in ease of use, collaboration, editing flexibility, large file support, password protection, email capture, link tracking and overall sharing experience.
Static.app is a good static host, but Tiiny.host is a publishing platform built for real‑world sharing, workflows and collaboration.
Final Verdict
Both platforms have their strengths, but Tiiny.host offers a far more complete feature set for modern creators and teams.
If your goal is to ship projects fast, collaborate easily, host large files, protect your work, capture leads, share professionally and publish without friction, then Tiiny.host provides more value, more flexibility and more power – all while staying beautifully simple.
Top comments (2)
This review was created and sponsored by Tiiny.host, and it contains numerous errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies. For example, QR codes are available on Static.app, but the review incorrectly claims they are not, along with several other inaccuracies.
Thank you for the comment, this has now been updated and corrected.