Layero or Netlify - where to host the frontend for audiences in Russia
Netlify is a mature Git-based platform with excellent DX. But its infrastructure is outside of Russia: there is no local CDN, payment by Russian card is not available, the interface is in English. Layero is a Russian analogue of Netlify: deployment from GitHub or by one team, CDN in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, payment in rubles.
Why they are looking for a replacement for Netlify for projects with audiences in Russia
Netlify is a good product: deploy previews, serverless and edge functions, forms, many integrations, free Starter plan. The problem is not the quality of the platform, but the geography: for sites whose audience and business are in Russia, foreign infrastructure creates specific inconveniences.
No CDN in Russia
Netlify does not have CDN points of presence within the Russian Federation - requests go through foreign servers, adding delay and dependence on cross-border connectivity.
Payment by RF card
Netlify subscription cannot be paid for with a Russian card. Billing is in dollars, through foreign payment systems.
Language and support
Netlify interface and support are in English. Layero is designed to work with .ru domains and a Russian-speaking team.
Layero vs Netlify - comparison
The operating scenario for the platforms is similar, and they do many things equally well. The difference is in the infrastructure and accessibility for Russian users.
| Criterion | Layero | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| CDN and servers in Russia | Yes - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg | No - foreign PoP |
| Opens without VPN for audiences in the Russian Federation | Yes | Depends on connectivity |
| Payment in rubles, Russian card | Yes | No |
| Interface and support in Russian | Yes | No - English |
| Deploy from GitHub via push | Yes | Yes |
| Deploy from CLI with one command | Yes — npx layero@latest deploy | Yes |
| Auto-detect frameworks | Yes | Yes |
| Deploy previews on branches and PR | Yes | Yes |
| SSR and server applications | Yes — Next.js SSR, Streamlit, Gradio | Yes - functions and edge |
| Custom domain with auto-SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Deploy via AI agent (Cursor, Claude Code) | Yes - native mode --json | Via common CLI |
| Startup cost | Free plan | Free Starter plan |
How to switch from Netlify to Layero
The move takes a few minutes - no need to rewrite code.
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.
Transfer environment and domain
Layero will define the framework, build and publish the project. Transfer environment variables from Netlify and connect your domain via CNAME to cname.layero.app - The SSL certificate will be issued automatically.
What is carried over unchanged
Works the same
- Vite, Next.js, Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, CRA, Gatsby - the same frameworks
- Deploy from GitHub repository via git push
- Deploy previews on branches and pull requests
- Environment variables and build secrets
- Custom domains with automatic SSL
- Server Rendering (SSR)
What is added
- CDN with points of presence within Russia
- Fast loading for Russian audiences without VPN
- Payment in rubles, support in Russian
- Deploy Python demo: Streamlit, Gradio
- Native deployment mode for AI agents (--json)
- No sanctions or payment risks
Frequently asked questions
Does Netlify work in Russia?
How is Layero different from Netlify?
npx layero@latest deploy in the terminal.Do I need to rewrite the project when migrating from Netlify?
Does Layero have deploy previews like Netlify?
How much does Layero cost?
Does Layero support server rendering and Python applications?
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