Netlify vs Vercel
Netlify and Vercel both deploy front-end applications from a git push, both have free plans generous enough to run a real side project, and the comparison has been close for years. Vercel is the home of Next.js; Netlify is the more framework-neutral of the two.
Which should you choose?
Choose Netlify if
- Marketing sites, docs and portfolios built with static site generators
- Agencies deploying many small client sites
- Developers pairing a frontend with a headless CMS
Choose Vercel if
- Next.js and React teams that want zero-config deployments
- Agencies shipping many sites with preview links for client review
- Startups that want serverless infrastructure without a DevOps hire
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Netlify, Vercel
Highest editor rating
Vercel · 4.6
| Compare | Netlify |
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| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $9/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.2 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Development |
| Pricing model | Free plan for personal projects; Personal is approximately $9 per month for a single member; Pro is $19 per member per month; Enterprise is custom-priced. |
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| Platforms | Web, CLI, API |
| Integrations | GitHub, GitLab, Slack |
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| API access | Yes |
| Audit logs | Yes |
| CI/CD & preview deployments | Yes |
| Comments & mentions | No |
| Custom domains | Yes |
| Forms & surveys | Yes |
| Git integration | Yes |
| Global edge network / CDN | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Serverless functions | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Netlify or Vercel have a free plan?
- Both do. Netlify and Vercel each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Netlify and Vercel free trial?
- Vercel offers a 14-day free trial. Netlify does not offer one.
Our verdict
Netlify is the cheaper paid tier at $9 per seat per month against Vercel's $20, and both score 4 out of 5 for ease of use. VERILO rates Vercel 4.6 and Netlify 4.2, and Vercel offers a free trial of its paid features. If you are building with Next.js, Vercel's integration is the reason most teams pay the difference; otherwise Netlify does the same job for less.