Choose HTMLShare for
- Quick previews before the site is ready to deploy.
- Temporary links for client approval, QA, or product review.
- Single HTML files and static ZIP uploads.
- AI-generated prototypes that may be thrown away after feedback.
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HTMLShare vs Codex Sites: lightweight previews or hosted site deployment?
Codex Sites is useful when an AI-built site should be hosted as a real site. HTMLShare focuses on the earlier review moment: create a quick preview link from the generated static files.
Choose Codex Sites for
- Deployable sites that should remain online.
- Projects that need hosting lifecycle management.
- Production-style publishing from Codex workflows.
- Sites that have moved beyond draft review.
Feature comparison
| Feature | HTMLShare | Codex Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Temporary static preview links | Hosted website deployment |
| Draft review | Strong fit | Works, but broader than needed |
| Single HTML file | Direct fit | Depends on workflow |
| Production intent | Low | Higher |
| AI workflow | Preview generated output | Deploy a site from Codex |
| Best moment to use | Before final hosting decision | When ready to publish as a site |
Use both at different stages
A practical workflow is to use HTMLShare for quick stakeholder review, then move the project into a hosted site workflow after the content, layout, and interactions are approved.
Why lightweight matters
Many AI-generated pages are disposable drafts. A lightweight preview link keeps those drafts easy to share without turning every experiment into a hosted site project.