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Vercel vs Netlify (2026): Which should you pick?
Short answer
Pick Vercel if you deploy Next.js apps and want git push to deploy (the free Hobby plan is non-commercial).
Pick Netlify if you want a free forever tier and a cheaper first paid step (Personal $9/mo).
Based only on the facts below: Pricing from vercel.com, checked 2026-11-03. Pricing from www.netlify.com, checked 2026-11-03. No scores and no hands-on testing (methodology).
Pricing at a glance
Free tierVercel
Hobby $0; Pro $20/mo with $20 usage credit; Enterprise custom.
Official pricing page · checked 2026-11-03
Feature checklist
From each tool's pricing page and listed use cases. "Not listed" means it is not among the use cases we list for that tool, not that it cannot do it.
| Feature | Vercel | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier or open-source option | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free trial mentioned | Not listed | Not listed |
| Listed under | ||
| Deployment | Yes | Yes |
| Listed use cases | ||
| deploy a Next.js app | Yes | Not listed |
| host a website | Yes | Not listed |
| serverless functions | Yes | Not listed |
| deploy a static or full-stack site | Not listed | Yes |
| host from Git | Not listed | Yes |
Best for and skip if
Vercel
Best for
- deploy a Next.js app
- host a website
- serverless functions
Skip if this matters to you
- Usage costs can grow at scale
- Hobby is non-commercial
From official docs and the pricing page, checked 2026-11-03.
Netlify
Best for
- deploy a static or full-stack site
- host from Git
Skip if this matters to you
- Credits model needs monitoring
From official docs and the pricing page, checked 2026-11-03.
Vercel vs Netlify: FAQ
Should I use Vercel or Netlify?
Pick Vercel if you deploy Next.js apps and want git push to deploy (the free Hobby plan is non-commercial). Pick Netlify if you want a free forever tier and a cheaper first paid step (Personal $9/mo). Based on the official pricing pages and docs listed on this page, checked 2026-11-03.
Is Vercel free?
Yes, it lists a free way to start. Hobby $0; Pro $20/mo with $20 usage credit; Enterprise custom. (official pricing page, checked 2026-11-03)
Is Netlify free?
Yes, it lists a free way to start. Free; Personal $9/mo; Pro $20/mo. (official pricing page, checked 2026-11-03)
How much do Vercel and Netlify cost?
Vercel: Hobby $0; Pro $20/mo with $20 usage credit; Enterprise custom. Netlify: Free; Personal $9/mo; Pro $20/mo. (official pricing pages, checked 2026-11-03).
What is the difference between Vercel and Netlify?
Vercel is listed for: deploy a Next.js app; host a website; serverless functions. Netlify is listed for: deploy a static or full-stack site; host from Git.
Did you test Vercel and Netlify?
No. Verdicts are based on each vendor's public docs and pricing pages, not hands-on testing, unless a page says otherwise.