Static hosting

Netlify vs Vercel

Choose Netlify when previews, forms, and redirects are the job. Choose Vercel when Next.js caching and previews are the job. Both start on a free tier and charge once commercial or team features apply.

Netlify

Static sites with built-in builds and previews

Free tier, then paid

Strengths

  • Preview deploys on pull requests
  • Forms and redirects are built in

Limits

  • Bandwidth and build minutes are capped on the free tier
  • Commercial features sit on paid plans

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Vercel

Frontend hosting with first-class Next.js support

Hobby free, then paid

Strengths

  • Next.js previews and caching are built in
  • Hobby plan is enough for a personal site

Limits

  • The hobby plan is for personal use
  • Serverless usage can add cost on team plans

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