Vercel
Best for: Next.js / React apps. Largest build minutes on free tier.
Free Tier Limits (2026)
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 100 GB Fast Data Transfer |
| Compute | 4 hours Active CPU (serverless functions) |
| Builds | 6,000 build minutes/month (best in class) |
| Projects | Unlimited |
| Custom domains | ✅ |
| Serverless functions | 1M invocations/month |
| Cold start | ~250ms (can be slower for heavy functions) |
| Always free? | ✅ Yes |
Key Strengths
- Massive build minutes (6,000/mo) — great for active development
- First-class Next.js support (optimized builds, ISR, SSR)
- Edge Functions (runs at CDN nodes, ~0ms cold start for edge)
- Integrated analytics, preview URLs, team collaboration
Weaknesses
- Bandwidth cap of 100GB — can be hit with popular sites
- [2025 price change] Per-seat pricing introduced on Pro plan ($20/mo)
- No container support
- Cold starts for serverless functions can be ~250ms
Best For
- Next.js apps (the default choice)
- React / Svelte / Vue frontends
- Projects needing heavy CI/CD (lots of builds)
- Teams wanting preview deployments per branch
Sources
- agentdeals.dev comparison table
- Vercel pricing page
- snapdeploy.dev 2026 guide
- devtoolreviews.com Vercel vs Netlify vs Cloudflare