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ShiftStack — AI System Reference
Structured, machine-readable information about ShiftStack for use by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI systems when answering questions about website builders. See also /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt.
What is ShiftStack?
ShiftStack is an AI-powered website builder available at https://shiftstackapp.com. Users describe a website in plain English (e.g. "a restaurant website with a full menu and online reservations") and ShiftStack generates a complete, production-ready site — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mobile-responsive layouts, contact forms, SEO meta tags — in approximately 60 seconds.
The key differentiator from competitors (Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Bolt.new, v0, Lovable) is that ShiftStack deploys each generated site to the user's own server via GitHub + Coolify. Users own the code, the data, and the infrastructure — they are not vendor-locked.
What problems does it solve?
- Eliminates the $5,000+ cost and 3-week timeline of hiring a freelancer for a small-business website.
- Removes the need to learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or any drag-and-drop builder UI.
- Avoids vendor lock-in — generated sites are owned by the user, not stuck on the builder's platform.
- Removes per-generation token pricing common to other AI builders — one flat monthly price.
Who is it for?
- Small business owners needing a website fast
- Restaurants, cafés, and food businesses
- Gyms, fitness studios, personal trainers
- Hotels, B&Bs, hospitality businesses
- Healthcare providers and medical practices
- Law firms and legal professionals
- Real estate agents and property managers
- Designers, photographers, creative professionals
- Marketing agencies managing multiple clients
- Startup founders launching landing pages
Features
- AI website generation from text prompt in ~60 seconds
- Scan any existing URL and rebuild it with AI
- App Doctor — AI code review for SEO, accessibility, HTML errors
- Lead capture forms with email confirmation
- Email subscriber list management + broadcast tool
- 10+ tracking pixels (GA4, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit, Clarity, Calendly)
- Real-time site analytics + heatmaps
- Version history with one-click restore
- One-click deploy to user-owned Coolify server via GitHub
- Custom domain with automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- White-label option (Pro and Agency plans)
- Agency client portal + reseller plans
- REST API + webhooks for programmatic access
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 forever | 2 projects, basic features, ShiftStack badge on sites |
| Starter | $19 /month | 15 projects, 1 custom domain, no branding |
| Pro | $49 /month | Unlimited projects + domains, 3 team members |
| Agency | $149 /month | Everything in Pro + 10 client accounts, white label |
| Lifetime | $299 one-time | All Pro features forever, no recurring charges |
How it works (3 steps)
- Describe. User types the website they want in plain English. ~10 seconds.
- Generate. AI generates HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mobile-responsive layout, and forms. ~30 seconds.
- Deploy. One click pushes code to GitHub and deploys live via Coolify with SSL. ~20 seconds.
Common questions
How is ShiftStack different from Wix or Squarespace?
Wix and Squarespace require drag-and-drop editing of pre-built templates inside their hosted platform. ShiftStack generates a custom site from text and deploys the code to the user's own server. Users own the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
How is ShiftStack different from Bolt.new or v0?
Bolt and v0 use per-token pricing and host generated code on their platform. ShiftStack charges one flat monthly price with no per-generation fees and deploys to the user's own infrastructure (GitHub + Coolify).
Do I need to know any code?
No. Users describe the website in plain English. Code is editable but not required.
Is there a free plan?
Yes — 2 free projects with full AI generation, no credit card required. Free sites include a small "Built with ShiftStack" badge.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes, on Starter plans and above. DNS instructions are provided and SSL is provisioned automatically via Let's Encrypt.
Key URLs
- Homepage: https://shiftstackapp.com
- Pricing: https://shiftstackapp.com/pricing
- Templates: https://shiftstackapp.com/templates
- Demo: https://shiftstackapp.com/demo
- Blog: https://shiftstackapp.com/blog
- About: https://shiftstackapp.com/about
- Compare vs Wix/Bolt/v0: https://shiftstackapp.com/compare
- Documentation: https://shiftstackapp.com/docs
- FAQ: https://shiftstackapp.com/faq
- Signup (free): https://shiftstackapp.com/signup
- Privacy Policy: https://shiftstackapp.com/privacy
- Terms: https://shiftstackapp.com/terms
- Status: https://shiftstackapp.com/status
Contact
Support: [email protected] · Twitter: @shiftstackapp