Netlify Drop deploys a dragged folder instantly; anonymous drops must be claimed into a Netlify account or they are removed. It is the better choice for long-lived sites with custom domains, forms and redirects. HTMLtoURL.dev is built for short-lived sharing: paste or drop from any device, Google sign-in, custom address, password and editing on the free plan, and an API/MCP for agents.
Side by side
| HTMLtoURL.dev | Netlify Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| Paste HTML code (no file) | Yes | No — folder or files |
| Works well on phones | Yes | Drag-and-drop desktop flow |
| Keep the site | Signed in automatically | Claim into an account |
| Custom address | name.htmltourl.dev | name.netlify.app after claiming |
| Password | Every plan | Paid plans |
| Custom domain | No | Yes |
| Forms, redirects, functions | No | Yes |
| Free lifetime | 24 h (permanent from $9) | Permanent once claimed |
Netlify Drop details come from its public pages as checked in October 2026; plans change, so check Netlify Drop for the current offer. Netlify Drop is a trademark of its owner; this is an independent comparison written by the HTMLtoURL.dev team.
Choose HTMLtoURL.dev if…
- You have code on the clipboard, not a folder.
- You are on a phone or tablet.
- The link only needs to live for a review or a class.
- You want a password without a paid team plan.
Choose Netlify Drop if…
- The site should live for years on your own domain.
- You need forms, redirects or serverless functions.
- You will connect a Git repository for automatic deploys.
Try it with your page
It takes about ten seconds: paste your HTML or drop the file, pick an address and publish. See also: all eight HTML to URL tools compared.