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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

100GB bandwidth, 300 build minutes/month

Paid from $19/month

  • 100GB bandwidth/month
  • 300 build minutes/month
  • 125k serverless function requests
  • Generous all-in-one free tier with functions, forms and identity
  • Mature build pipeline with deploy previews and instant rollbacks
  • 300 build minutes per month can be limiting for frequent deploys

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
$19/mo ★
$20/mo
Regions ↑ better
Global CDN ★
100+ edge ★
Hébergement statique
Bandwidth ↑ better
100 GB ★
100 GB ★

FAQ

What counts as a build minute?

It is the time Netlify spends building your site. The free plan includes 300 minutes per month; large or frequent builds consume them 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.