1 Hour Previews Free • Actually enough time to test
No need to change hosts file. The hosts.cx alternative that gives you and your clients the time to actually review staging sites properly.
✨ Free • No time pressure • Professional results
Remember hosts.cx? We built SnapSites as the spiritual successor - with all the simplicity you loved, plus modern improvements.
Simple staging site previews
No hosts file editing required
Shareable URLs for clients
Free and easy to use
1 HOUR previews (vs 15 minutes)
Chrome extension for instant previews
Professional infrastructure built for scale
Free during beta (just like hosts.cx was)
Same simple workflow you remember, with the time and features you actually need.
Start testing properly - no time pressure
Compare the time you actually get to properly test your staging sites
Professional tools for developers who need time to think
Actually enough time to navigate your site, test forms, check mobile responsiveness, and get colleague feedback without rushing.
One-click previews from any webpage. Right-click on any site to instantly create a 1-hour preview. Nobody else has this.
No waiting for DNS propagation. Create preview URLs in seconds and start testing immediately on any device.
Share clean, professional URLs with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders. No complex instructions needed.
Professional infrastructure built for developers. HTTPS support, fast loading, and 99.9% uptime.
Generous free tier with 1-hour previews. Pro features start at $9/month - not $30+ like others.
Three simple steps to professional site previews
Provide your domain name and the IP address where your staging site is hosted. Takes 30 seconds.
Receive a clean preview URL instantly. Valid for 1 full hour - enough time to actually test properly.
Navigate your site, test functionality, check mobile responsiveness, and share with your team.
Join developers who switched to SnapSites for actually useful preview times