Vercel: the hosting platform for freelance developers
Hosting platform for custom-built websites and web apps, with a free non-commercial plan
Vercel is a hosting platform for custom-built websites and web apps. It's aimed first and foremost at developers: you send your code, Vercel puts it online.
For transparency: FreelanceKit itself is hosted on Vercel.
Who Vercel is for
Freelance developers who deliver custom websites or apps, for example with Next.js. If you want to put a WordPress site or a no-code showcase site online, this isn't the right tool.
Features
- Deployment: put your web projects online and go back to a previous version with Instant Rollback.
- Global network: your site is served from points of presence around the world.
- Security: HTTPS certificates included on all plans, custom firewall rules.
- Server functions: server-side code execution and file storage, with quotas depending on the plan.
Vercel pricing in 2026
- Hobby: $0, reserved for personal, non-commercial use, with 100 GB of transfer per month.
- Pro: $20/month per developer seat, with 1 TB of transfer per month, a $20 credit included and extra usage billed.
- Enterprise: custom quote.
Prices are in dollars and exclude VAT. Pricing checked on vercel.com in October 2026.
Why we recommend Vercel
We recommend it to developers for how simple it makes deployment. Its weak point for a freelancer: the free plan doesn't cover commercial activity, and the Pro plan is billed by usage beyond the included credit. Keep an eye on your consumption if your site gets a lot of traffic.
Vercel or something else?
For a standard site, look at Hostinger or OVHcloud. For a no-code site, Framer includes hosting. Compare them on our Vercel alternatives page.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Simple deployment for custom-built projects
- HTTPS certificates included on all plans
- Quick return to a previous version with Instant Rollback
- Free Hobby plan for personal projects
Weaknesses
- The Hobby plan is reserved for personal, non-commercial use
- Pro plan billed by usage beyond the included credit: your budget can vary
- Designed for developers, not for a WordPress site
- Site in English, prices in dollars and excluding VAT
Frequently asked questions about Vercel
Vercel is a platform that hosts custom-built websites and web apps. It's aimed first and foremost at developers.
The Hobby plan is $0, the Pro plan is $20/month excl. VAT with a $20 credit included and extra usage billed, and the Enterprise plan is by quote.
Not for commercial activity: Vercel reserves the Hobby plan for personal, non-commercial use. For a client's site or your own business, plan on the Pro plan.
No, that's not what it's for. For WordPress, look at Hostinger or OVHcloud instead.
Hostinger and OVHcloud suit a standard site, and Framer a no-code site. Compare them on our dedicated Vercel alternatives page.
Alternatives to Vercel
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