Layero or Timeweb: what to choose for the frontend

Q: How to deploy a project to Layero via Cursor or Claude Code?

Tell the AI agent to “backup via layero.” It will run npx layero@latest deploy --json, detect the framework and publish the project, returning the finished URL. Layero supports machine-readable deployment mode specifically for AI agents.

Universal provider and specialized platform

Immediately an important disclaimer: this is not a “better - worse” comparison. Timeweb (Timeweb Cloud) is a reputable Russian provider, has been on the market for a long time, with a wide range of infrastructure products. Layero is a narrow platform that does one thing: quickly turn a front-end repository into a live website. The difference is in focus, not in geography: both platforms have servers in the Russian Federation, payment in rubles and Russian-language support.

Timeweb - wide coverage

All-in-one cloud provider: VPS, cloud servers, managed databases, shared hosting, application deployment and other infrastructure products.

Layero - narrow focus

The platform is only for frontend deployment. Auto-detect the framework, build from GitHub via push, preview for each branch, deploy with one command from the CLI.

Not competitors, but choice

You need a cloud infrastructure, VPS or database - this is Timeweb. We need a quick frontend deployment with a Vercel-like DX - this is Layero. Can be used together.

Layero vs Timeweb - comparison

In terms of “Russianness,” the platforms are the same. The difference is in the specialization and experience of the developer when deploying the frontend.

Criterion	Layero	Timeweb
Servers in Russia	Yes	Yes
Payment in rubles	Yes	Yes
Support in Russian	Yes	Yes
Platform Profile	Specialized frontend deployment	Universal cloud provider
Auto-detection framework	Yes — Vite, Next.js, Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, CRA, Gatsby	Non-profile function
Deploy from GitHub via git push	Yes - out of the box	Configurable
Preview environment for each branch and PR	Yes	Non-profile function
Deploy with one command from the CLI	Yes — npx layero@latest deploy	Non-profile function
Custom domain with auto-SSL	Yes - CNAME, certificate automatically	Yes
SSR and server applications	Yes — Next.js SSR, Streamlit, Gradio (scale-to-zero)	Via your own server/VPS
Native deployment mode for AI agents	Yes — npx layero@latest deploy --json	Non-profile function
Startup cost	Free plan	Paid plans by product

How to deploy frontend to Layero

If the task is to quickly publish a front-end project, it takes a few minutes on Layero.

Run deployment

In the project folder, run npx layero@latest deploy —no need to install anything. Or link the GitHub repository in the panel app.layero.ru, and the build will proceed for each push.

Log in to your account

Log in by email or through Yandex. An account is created automatically when you first log in - no separate registration is needed.

Get the URL and connect the domain

Layero will detect the framework, build and publish the project, returning a ready-made URL. Connect your domain via CNAME to cname.layero.app - The SSL certificate will be issued automatically.

What to choose for the task

Choose Timeweb if necessary

VPS or cloud server with full access
Managed Databases
Shared hosting for classic sites and CMS
Flexible infrastructure for a non-standard stack
One provider for a wide range of tasks
Long-time market player with an established reputation

Choose Layero if necessary

Quickly publish a frontend without setting up a server
Auto-detect Vite, Next.js, Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, CRA, Gatsby
Deploy from GitHub using git push out of the box
Preview environment for each branch and pull request
Deploy with one command npx layero@latest deploy
Native deployment mode for AI agents (--json)

What is Layero's specialty?

A universal provider gives you the “building blocks” - a server, a disk, a network - and the freedom to build anything from them. It also has application deployment, but the platform is not focused specifically on frontend-DX. Layero starts from a different point: it takes a front-end repository and brings it to a working website with a minimum of manual steps.

Auto-detection framework

Layero itself recognizes Vite, Next.js, Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, CRA, Gatsby and selects build commands - no need to configure manually.

Preview per branch

Each branch and pull request receives a separate preview URL - changes are visible before merging into the main branch.

Deploy with one command

From GitHub via git push or locally via npx layero@latest deploy. There is a machine-readable mode --json for AI agents.

Frequently asked questions

How is Layero different from Timeweb?

Timeweb (Timeweb Cloud) is a universal Russian cloud provider: VPS, cloud servers, databases, shared hosting and other infrastructure products. Layero is a highly specialized front-end deployment platform with DX in the Vercel style: auto-detect the framework, deploy from GitHub via git push, preview environment for each branch and PR, deploy with one command from the CLI, native mode for AI agents. These are different tools for different tasks.

What to choose - Layero or Timeweb?

Depends on the task. If you need VPS, cloud servers, managed databases or shared hosting, this is the profile of Timeweb, a long-standing and reputable Russian provider. If you need to quickly publish a front-end project (Next.js, Vite, Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, React) with git push deployment, preview environments and Vercel-like DX, this is the Layero profile. The platforms solve different problems and can be used together.

Does Timeweb have servers in Russia and pay in rubles?

Yes. Timeweb is a Russian provider: servers are located in Russia, payment is in rubles, support is in Russian. According to these parameters, Timeweb and Layero are the same - both platforms operate within the Russian circuit. The difference between Layero is not in geography, but in specialization: Layero is focused specifically on the convenience of front-end deployment.

What does Layero's "specialization" mean compared to a generalist provider?

A universal provider like Timeweb provides a wide range of infrastructure, and it also has application deployment - but the platform is not focused specifically on frontend-DX. Layero does only one thing: turns a front-end repository into a working website with a minimum of actions. The framework is determined automatically, deployment occurs via git push, a preview environment is created for each branch, the domain is connected via CNAME with auto-SSL. No need to configure the server, web server and CI manually.

How much does Layero cost?

Free - 0 ₽: up to 5 projects, preview for each commit, *.layero.app subdomains with SSL. Pro - 990 ₽/month or 9,480 ₽/year (790 ₽ per month): no project limit, your own domains, team organizations, analytics and indexing in search engines. The first 14 days of Pro are free.

How to deploy a project to Layero via Cursor or Claude Code?

Tell the AI agent to “backup via layero.” He will launch npx layero@latest deploy --json, will determine the framework and publish the project, returning the finished URL. Detailed recipe - docs.layero.ru/en/cli/agents.

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