Hosting Your v0 Project: 4 Options Compared
v0 ships with a "Publish" button that deploys to Vercel. Click it, done. For most people, that's the end of the story.
But there are reasons to look at other options. Vercel's free tier has usage limits. Some projects don't need a full Node.js host. And some teams just don't want another Vercel account.
Here's what you actually have.
The 4 options at a glance
| Option | Cost | Setup | Custom domain | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v0 built-in (Vercel) | Free (limits apply) | 1 min | Yes | Full React apps, fastest deploy |
| HTML Pub | Free / $12/mo | 1 min | Yes (paid) | Static export, no Vercel account |
| Netlify | Free | 10 min | Yes | Alternative to Vercel, more config |
| GitHub Pages | Free | 15 min | Yes | Open source, version history |
Option 1: v0's built-in Vercel deploy
v0 is a Vercel product. Publishing is designed to be one click.
From your project: click the Share button, then Publish. v0 creates a v0.app URL instantly. If you want a custom domain or to push to your own Vercel account, go to vercel.com and import from v0 directly.
What it does well: It's genuinely the fastest path. The URL is live in under a minute. React, Next.js, Tailwind -- everything v0 generates is optimized for Vercel's build pipeline. HTTPS included. No config files to write.
What it doesn't do well: Vercel's free tier has bandwidth and function execution limits. If your app gets real traffic, you're looking at Vercel Pro ($20/mo per seat). The v0.app URL doesn't go away, but it's not a real domain. For anything customer-facing, you'll want a custom domain.
Bottom line: Use this for most projects. Unless you have a specific reason not to, this is the right default.
Option 2: HTML Pub
v0 can export your project as static HTML. If your project doesn't need server-side rendering or API routes, that static export is a complete, deployable file.
HTML Pub takes that file and makes it live with no setup. You drop in the HTML, get a URL. Free plan gives you a .htmlpub.com subdomain. Paid plan ($12/mo) adds a custom domain.
When this makes sense: You used v0 to build a landing page, a product mockup, or anything that's essentially a one-pager. You don't need Next.js running on a server. The static HTML is the product.
What it does well: Zero friction. No GitHub repo, no build config, no Vercel account. You have HTML, you get a URL. It's live in under 60 seconds.
What it doesn't do well: Anything that needs a server. If your v0 project has API routes, server actions, or dynamic data fetching, the static export won't work. You need a runtime host.
How to publish HTML online walks through the full process if you're doing this for the first time.
Option 3: Netlify
If you want to move away from Vercel but still want a capable host for a React or Next.js app, Netlify is the real alternative.
How to get there from v0: Export your v0 project to GitHub. Connect the GitHub repo to Netlify. Set the build command (npm run build) and publish directory (out or .next). Netlify builds and deploys on every push.
What it does well: Netlify's free tier is generous. Custom domains, HTTPS, deploy previews on every pull request. Better for teams that want git-based workflows and don't want to be in the Vercel ecosystem.
What it doesn't do well: Next.js App Router support on Netlify is functional but not as deeply integrated as Vercel. Some Next.js features need workarounds. More setup than clicking Publish in v0.
For a full breakdown of Netlify versus Vercel versus Cloudflare, that comparison is here.
Bottom line: Use Netlify when you're stepping out of the Vercel ecosystem or when your team already has Netlify infrastructure.
Option 4: GitHub Pages
If your v0 project is static (or can be built to static output), GitHub Pages works and it's free indefinitely.
How: Push your project to a public GitHub repo. Build it locally or via GitHub Actions. Set Pages source to the gh-pages branch or /docs folder.
What it does well: Free, reliable, version history built in. Every deploy tied to a commit. Custom domain support. Good for open-source projects or portfolios.
What it doesn't do well: Requires more setup than the other options. Static output only (for Next.js this means next export, which disables some features). Not great for rapid iteration.
Bottom line: For open-source or portfolio projects where version history matters and you're comfortable with git.
Which option for which situation
- You want it live right now: v0 built-in Vercel deploy. It's there for a reason.
- You built a landing page or static site and don't want another account: HTML Pub.
- You're on a team that already uses Netlify: Netlify. Connect your v0 export to the existing workflow.
- You want version history and you're comfortable with GitHub: GitHub Pages.
Most v0 projects are React apps, which means Vercel is the right default 80% of the time. The exceptions are static pages (HTML Pub is faster) and teams with existing infrastructure.
What HTML Pub is actually for in this stack
v0 is good at generating complete, self-contained HTML pages. Landing pages, waitlist pages, product announcement pages. That output doesn't need a Node.js server. It needs a URL.
HTML Pub is that URL. You paste the HTML in. It's live. You share the link. No Vercel, no GitHub, no build pipeline to configure.
See also static site hosting options compared, v0 alternatives if you're still choosing a tool, and how to publish a Windsurf project if you're using Windsurf instead.
FAQ
How do I host a v0 project?
Click the Share button in v0, then Publish. This creates a v0.app URL using Vercel. If you want a custom domain, import the project into your own Vercel account. For static HTML output, HTML Pub is a faster alternative that doesn't require a Vercel account.
Is v0 hosting free?
The v0.app URL created by clicking Publish is free. Vercel's free tier has bandwidth and function limits. For a custom domain on Vercel, you need a Vercel Pro account. HTML Pub and GitHub Pages are both free indefinitely for basic hosting.
Can I host a v0 project on Netlify instead of Vercel?
Yes. Export your v0 project to GitHub, then connect the repo to Netlify. Set the build command to npm run build and the publish directory based on your framework output. Most v0 projects deploy on Netlify without major changes. App Router features may need workarounds.
What if I just want the URL without setting up a GitHub repo?
Use HTML Pub if your project is static HTML, or use v0's built-in Publish button which deploys to Vercel without a GitHub repo. Both options give you a live URL in under 2 minutes.
About the author
Michael Sacca is the CEO of HTML Pub. HTMLPub is the AI-native publishing platform built for builders who generate something in v0 or Windsurf and want it live without the ops overhead.