Vercel vs Netlify: which should builders use?
Both host front ends and serverless functions from a Git repo, with preview deploys on every pull request. Vercel is the company behind Next.js; Netlify is framework-agnostic and has a cheaper entry paid tier.
 Vercel |  Netlify | |
|---|---|---|
| Git deploys and PR previews | Yes | Yes |
| Framework | Best-in-class Next.js support (Vercel builds Next.js) | Framework-agnostic |
| Free plan | Hobby (non-commercial) | Free plan |
| Entry paid plan | Pro, per seat | Personal ~$9/mo; Pro ~$20/mo |
| Pricing (approx.) | Hobby free (non-commercial); Pro ~$20/mo | Free plan; Personal ~$9/mo; Pro ~$20/mo |
| Our rankings | #1 in Deploy & ship | #6 in Deploy & ship |
Pick Vercel if…
You're on Next.js or using v0 output.
Pick Netlify if…
You run Astro, static sites or mixed frameworks and want predictable entry pricing.
Our verdict
Vercel ranks #1 in our deploy ranking for AI-built Next.js apps; Netlify is an excellent alternative.
Pricing is approximate and was checked against vendor pages in Oct 2026. Confirm on Vercel and Netlify before you buy.