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Netlify vs Vercel

The OG Jamstack host meets deploy next. Here's our take.

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Vercel

Deploy Next.js in 30 seconds. The gold standard for frontend.

Netlify

The OG Jamstack host. Solid but Vercel has the edge.

Pros

  • +Great free tier
  • +Form handling
  • +Split testing
  • +Mature platform

Cons

  • -Slower builds
  • -Less Next.js focus
  • -DX slightly behind

Vercel

Nice Pick

Deploy Next.js in 30 seconds. The gold standard for frontend.

Pros

  • +Best-in-class DX
  • +Preview deploys
  • +Edge functions
  • +Next.js native

Cons

  • -Pricey at scale
  • -Vendor lock-in concerns
  • -Bandwidth costs

The Verdict

Use Vercel if: You want best-in-class dx and can live with pricey at scale.

Use Netlify if: You prioritize great free tier over what Vercel offers.

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The Bottom Line
Vercel wins

Deploy Next.js in 30 seconds. The gold standard for frontend.

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