Comparison
MakeMySiteLive vs GitHub Pages
GitHub Pages is a free, Git-based way to publish static sites — popular for project docs and developer portfolios. MakeMySiteLive doesn’t require Git or any developer workflow: upload a ZIP and your site is live, with built-in forms, password protection, and one-click rollback. Here’s how they stack up.
| Feature | MakeMySiteLive | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|
| How you deploy | Upload a ZIP from a dashboard | Push to a GitHub repository |
| Git knowledge required | No | Yes |
| Free SSL | Free, automatic | Free, automatic |
| Free subdomain | Yes (*.makemysitelive.com) | Yes (*.github.io) |
| Custom domain | Yes — CNAME, auto-SSL | Yes — with manual setup |
| Contact forms (no backend) | Built-in | Not available (needs a third party) |
| Password protection | Built-in | Not available (sites are public) |
| Version history + rollback | Built-in, one-click | Via Git history |
| Commercial / private use | Designed for it | Allowed, but tuned for open-source/projects |
| Pricing model | Per-site: one free forever, then packs | Free (with usage limits) |
| Local currency for India | Yes — INR pricing | N/A (free) |
Choose GitHub Pages if…
- →You already work in GitHub and are comfortable with Git.
- →You’re publishing open-source project documentation or a simple dev portfolio for free.
Choose MakeMySiteLive if…
- ✓You don’t use Git or want to avoid a developer workflow entirely.
- ✓You need contact forms or password protection, which GitHub Pages doesn’t offer.
- ✓You want one-click rollback and a simple dashboard, with support and INR pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is MakeMySiteLive easier than GitHub Pages?
For non-developers, generally yes — there’s no Git repository to manage. You upload a ZIP from a dashboard and the site goes live, with SSL handled automatically.
Can I add a contact form to a GitHub Pages site?
Not natively — you’d need a third-party form service. MakeMySiteLive includes working contact forms with no backend, on paid sites.
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