Modern Web Hosting Compared

Choosing the right hosting platform affects performance, cost, and developer experience.

Vercel

Built by the creators of Next.js, optimized for frontend frameworks.

Best For

• Next.js applications
• Serverless functions
• Edge computing

Pricing

Free tier generous, Pro at $20/month

Pros

• Zero-config deployments
• Excellent Next.js integration
• Global edge network
• Preview deployments

Netlify

Pioneer in JAMstack hosting with great developer experience.

Best For

• Static sites and JAMstack
• Form handling
• Identity/authentication

Pricing

Free tier available, Pro at $19/month

Pros

• Easy Git integration
• Built-in forms and identity
• Split testing
• Great documentation

AWS (Amplify/S3/CloudFront)

Enterprise-grade infrastructure with maximum flexibility.

Best For

• Enterprise applications
• Complex infrastructure needs
• Custom configurations

Pricing

Pay-as-you-go, can be very cheap or expensive

Pros

• Unlimited scalability
• Full control
• Comprehensive services

Quick Decision

Vercel: Next.js projects

Netlify: Static sites, JAMstack

AWS: Enterprise, complex needs

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