Google Sites is free, but it locks you into limited templates that look outdated. HTMLaunch is also free, and it deploys any HTML design exactly as you made it, in 30 seconds. Here’s how they compare as a better free alternative to Google Sites.
| Feature | HTMLaunch | Google Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free – always | Free |
| Design freedom | Any HTML/CSS design | Limited templates only |
| Looks exactly how you made it | ✓ Pixel-perfect | ✗ Google-styled output |
| Account required | GitHub (one-click) | Google account required |
| Custom HTML/CSS/JS | ✓ Full control | ✗ Embed only, no direct editing |
| Modern design quality | Whatever you build | Dated, generic appearance |
| Works inside Claude | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Open source | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
Your design, not Google’s. Google Sites forces you into a handful of templates with limited customisation. Every Google Sites page looks like a Google Sites page. HTMLaunch deploys your HTML exactly as you wrote it: any layout, any style, any framework.
No Google account required. Google Sites requires a Google account and ties your site to Google’s ecosystem. HTMLaunch uses one-click GitHub sign-in, and your site lives in your own GitHub repository. You own everything.
Professional results. Google Sites was designed for internal wikis and quick team pages. The output looks generic and dated. With HTMLaunch, your site looks exactly as professional as the HTML you provide, whether that’s hand-crafted or AI-generated.
Built for AI workflows. Generate a site with Claude or any AI assistant and deploy it without leaving the conversation. Google Sites has no API, no file upload, and no AI integration.
Google Workspace integration. If your team already uses Google Workspace and you need to embed Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendars directly into internal pages, Google Sites makes that seamless.
Collaborative editing. Google Sites supports real-time collaborative editing with the same sharing model as Google Docs. Multiple people can edit a page simultaneously.
Zero code required. If you have no HTML knowledge and no interest in learning, Google Sites lets you build a basic page with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
One-click GitHub sign-in. Any HTML design. Looks exactly how you made it.
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