Hosting and deploy · ranked 01
Vercel
Push a frontend or Next.js app and get a URL.
Best for Deploying a Next.js app with preview URLs
Vercel is a hosting platform tightly tied to Next.js, with preview deployments, serverless functions, and a global network. It is the default deploy target in this directory for an indie Next.js app. The hobby tier is free. Team and usage pricing: check site.
Best use cases
- Next.js and other frontend frameworks
- Preview deployments on every push
- A weekend SaaS that needs a public URL
Pros
- + The shortest path from a Next.js repo to a URL
- + Preview deployments are part of the product
- + A usable free tier for personal projects
Cons
- − Long-running jobs and heavy servers are the wrong shape
- − Commercial usage beyond the hobby tier: check site
Pricing
Hobby tier is free. Pro and usage charges: check site.
Alternatives
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7.2
Netlify
Git-based hosting for web apps, with functions and forms.
Best for Git-push hosting that is not Vercel
Hosting and deploy
7.8
Cloudflare Workers
Run code on Cloudflare's edge, plus Pages for sites.
Best for Edge functions and a sharp free tier
Hosting and deploy
7.2
Render
Web services, static sites, cron, and databases on one platform.
Best for Web services and cron without AWS