GitHub Pages Alternative – StaticFast vs GitHub Pages Comparison

The Quick Winner

Here's why StaticFast beats Github Pages

Zero Dev Setup

GitHub Pages requires Git, command-line knowledge, and file structure setup. StaticFast is no-code: upload your PDF, and you're live in seconds. It’s designed for creators, marketers, and educators—not just developers.

PDF Viewer Included

StaticFast comes with a clean, mobile-friendly, embeddable PDF viewer. GitHub Pages just links to the raw file, which opens in the browser’s default viewer or downloads directly—no control over the experience.

Sharable & Brandable Links

StaticFast gives you custom URLs and QR codes with instant sharing options. GitHub Pages URLs are tied to repo names and usernames—long and unpolished unless manually configured.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how StaticFast stacks up against Github Pages

Feature	StaticFast	GitHub Pages
Core Purpose	PDF hosting, embedding, and tracking	Static site hosting for developers
Optimized for PDFs	Yes	No
No-Code Upload	Yes	No
Embeddable PDF Viewer	Yes	No
Built-in Analytics	Yes	No
Custom Share Links	Yes	Manual setup required
QR Code Support	Yes	No
Developer Required	No	Yes

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Why People Switch from GitHub Pages

Real reasons from our users

Made for PDFs — No Code Needed

1-click uploads — no Git, no repos, no commits
Clean PDF viewer — fast-loading and mobile-optimized
QR codes and shareable links — built in for every file
Analytics included — see real-time views and downloads

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Not Designed for PDF Sharing

Requires GitHub knowledge — not beginner-friendly
No analytics — no way to see who viewed your PDF
No built-in viewer — raw file or browser default view
No QR code or embed features — must build your own

Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Github Pages

How is StaticFast different from GitHub Pages?

GitHub Pages is a static site hosting tool built for developers. It requires knowledge of Git and HTML, and doesn’t offer any PDF-specific features. StaticFast is made for non-technical users who just want to upload, share, and track PDFs — no coding needed.

Can I migrate my PDF from GitHub Pages?

Yes! You can simply download your PDF from GitHub Pages and upload it directly to StaticFast. No setup or repo configuration required — just drag, drop, and share.

Is StaticFast more expensive than GitHub Pages?

GitHub Pages is free, but comes with a learning curve and lacks features like analytics, QR codes, and a PDF viewer. StaticFast is a low-cost, purpose-built platform with powerful tools designed specifically for PDF hosting and tracking.

Will my GitHub Pages links still work?

Yes, existing links hosted on GitHub Pages will continue to work. But if you want to move your PDFs to StaticFast, you’ll need to update your links to point to the new hosted versions.

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