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jsdrop vs Glitch

For years Glitch was where people made small Node.js apps, bots, and APIs and remixed each other’s work. In July 2025 Glitch ended project hosting. jsdrop is built for the same kind of small server, with forks, live collaboration, and a public URL.

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What both do well

  • Small Node.js servers written and shared in the browser.
  • Live collaboration in the editor.
  • Copying anyone’s project to make your own: remixes on Glitch, forks on jsdrop.

Where jsdrop stands out

  • Start typing immediately: opening jsdrop.com drops you into a new drop, with no sign-up or setup.
  • Run executes your program with a Node.js-compatible runtime in your own browser tab, on an isolated origin. npm packages install there too, so trying code costs nothing.
  • When your program calls listen(), it gets a public tunnel URL that anyone can open while your tab runs it.
  • Permanent versions: every save creates an immutable snapshot you can link to, restore, or fork.
  • Pro deploys up to three drops to run around the clock in a sandboxed container, redeployed on every saved version, with logs.
  • Pro adds encrypted environment variables and custom domains with automatic HTTPS. Secrets are never copied to forks.

Where Glitch is a great fit

  • Multi-file projects with front-end assets and a file tree.
  • A long history and a community of existing projects.

Which should you use?

Glitch no longer hosts projects. If you had a small Express app, bot, or webhook there, jsdrop is a close fit: put the server in index.ts, list its packages in package.json, and deploy it with Pro to keep it online.

Questions

How do I move a Glitch project to jsdrop?

Start a drop from the Express starter, paste your server code into index.ts, and add your dependencies to package.json. Move secrets from .env into the drop’s environment variables (Pro). A drop is a single file, so small projects move most easily.

Can my app stay online around the clock?

With Pro, up to three deployed drops run around the clock at their own address, and you can add a custom domain.

Can I still try things for free?

Yes. Running in the browser, the public tunnel URL, collaboration, and versions are free, with no sign-up.

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Glitch is a trademark of its owner. This comparison is based on publicly available information as of September 2026; products change, so check each product’s site for current details.