@stefanhoth @DKundel @gatsbyjs @Netlify Yep, it's based on that same model, but while GHPages only supports Jekyll (without plugins), Netlify lets you use any SSG with whatever logic and code you like when the build runs.
Plus you get on-click https, instant rollbacks & other nice things.
https://medium.com/netlify/10-netlify-features-to-surprise-and-delight-225e846b7b21