Compare Website Options

Various services are available to the U-M community to host and develop unit, group, lab, or personal websites.

Comparison of website hosting options
Service Description Support Eligibility Cost Custom Domain Names Technical Skills Required
Google Sites Create websites using just your web browser from a selection of website templates. Make changes by pointing and clicking. Self-Service All Free Only under umich.edu Low
GitHub Pages Simple web pages that only display information. Self-Service All Free Yes Moderate
Pantheon at U-M
    For-fee hosting of WordPress and Drupal websites for university units and groups. Pantheon (24x7) and ITS University units and groups
    (requires shortcode)
    See pricing table Yes Moderate
    AFS Personal and AFS Group Websites Simple web pages that only display information. ITS All Free Yes Moderate
    AFS Web Virtual Hosting PHP web applications, including Drupal websites and WordPress websites. ITS University units and groups
    (requires shortcode)
    Free Yes High