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Netlify vs Vercel — free-tier comparison

At a glance

Both are perpetual free static hosts with the same 100GB bandwidth. Pick Vercel if your app is Next.js — its framework integration is the deepest. Pick Netlify for everything else: a more generous build-minute allowance and no non-commercial restriction on the free tier.

Choose Netlify if

  • You want the most generous free build minutes
  • You may ship a small commercial site on the free tier

Choose Vercel if

  • Your app is built on Next.js
  • You want first-class preview deployments and edge functions
Netlify

Static Hosting

Cheapest paid plan

300 credits/month on the free plan

Paid from $9/month

  • 300 monthly credits
  • Free production deploys
  • Deploy Previews
  • Generous all-in-one free tier with functions, forms and identity
  • Mature build pipeline with deploy previews and instant rollbacks
  • Monthly credits can be limiting for frequent deploys or dynamic usage

Best for

  • JAMstack and static front ends (React, Vue, Gatsby, Hugo)
  • Sites that need forms or light serverless without a back end
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Vercel

Static Hosting

100GB bandwidth, 100 deployments/day

Paid from $20/month

  • 100GB bandwidth/month
  • Unlimited websites
  • Serverless Functions included
  • Best-in-class Next.js support, built by the same team
  • Instant immutable preview deployment for every push
  • The free Hobby plan is for non-commercial use only

Best for

  • Next.js apps and front-end-heavy projects
  • Developers who want preview environments out of the box
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The catch?

Netlify

  • No catch

Vercel

  • Commercial use restricted

Detailed comparison

Netlify Vercel
Free tier & pricing
Free tier ↑ better
Perpetual ★
Perpetual ★
Paid from ↓ better
$9/mo ★
$20/mo
Regions ↑ better
Global CDN ★
100+ edge ★
Hébergement statique
Bandwidth ↑ better
Credit-based
100 GB

FAQ

What counts as a build minute?

Build time consumes Netlify credits along with other metered usage. The free plan includes 300 credits per month, so large or frequent builds consume the allowance faster.

Can Netlify handle forms without a back end?

Yes. Add the netlify attribute to a form and submissions show up in your dashboard, within the free submission limit.

Can I use the free plan for a business?

No. The Hobby plan is for non-commercial, personal projects; commercial use requires a paid plan. Check Vercel's current terms for the details.

Do I have to use Next.js?

No. Vercel deploys most frameworks — SvelteKit, Astro, Nuxt, Remix and plain static sites — though Next.js receives the deepest integration.