Vercel
The platform for frontend developers — deploy Next.js in seconds.
Speed
5.0
Support
4.3
Value
4.4
Features
4.9
Reliability
4.9
The verdict
Vercel is the company behind Next.js and the go-to platform for deploying frontend and full-stack JavaScript applications. Its Edge Network spans 100+ locations globally, delivering instant cache invalidation, zero-config deployments from Git, and AI-native features for modern web apps.
Best for:
Next.js developers
Frontend teams
JAMstack / headless CMS projects
What you get
- Zero-config Git deployments
- Edge Network (100+ locations)
- Instant preview deployments
- Next.js creator & support
- Serverless & Edge Functions
- Analytics & Web Vitals
Plans & pricing
Hobby
Free/mo
- 1 User
- Unlimited sites
- Vercel.app domain
Pro
$20/mo
- Per seat billing
- Custom domains
- Advanced analytics
Enterprise
Free/mo
- Custom pricing
- SLA guarantee
- SSO & audit logs
The trade-off
In its favour
- Best-in-class Next.js deployment experience
- Instant global CDN caching
- Developer-first workflow with Git previews
Worth knowing
- Costs scale steeply with traffic on paid tiers
- Not ideal for traditional PHP or server-side apps
- Vendor lock-in with proprietary edge primitives
Infrastructure & support
Support channels
- Community forum
- Ticket system (Pro+)
- Dedicated support (Enterprise)
- GitHub Discussions
Data centers
- 100+ edge locations globally (Vercel Edge Network)
Common questions
Is Vercel free?
Yes, the Hobby plan is free for personal and non-commercial projects with generous limits.
Can I host non-Next.js apps on Vercel?
Yes, Vercel supports Astro, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Remix, and any framework that compiles to static output or serverless functions.