Vercel review
Updated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Vercel suits developers and small teams who want serverless functions with a free tier and a web application firewall already in the price. Its free allowance of 1,000,000 requests places it 9 of 39 brands, while paid usage runs $0.60 for requests and $0.15 per GB.
Key facts
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Facts checked September 26, 2026, 6 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free tier includes 1,000,000 free requests
- Web application firewall is part of the platform
- Bandwidth billed at $0.15 per GB
- Function runtime of 300 to 1,800 seconds
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only
- Ranks 23 of 36 on the per request rate
- Paid requests cost $0.60, above the $0.40 Google Cloud charges
Who it suits
- Developers who want to ship a web app on a free tier before paying per request
- Teams that want a web application firewall alongside serverless functions
- Buyers who contract with a US company, Vercel Inc. headquartered in the United States
Who should look elsewhere
- Google Cloud, when a lower per request rate matters more than a free tier, at $0.40 for requests
- SberCloud, for buyers billing in rubles, at RUB 14.34 for requests
- DeepInfra, when a wide per request range suits your traffic better, at $0.019 to $10
Where it sits among rivals
On free requests, Vercel sits at 9 of 39 brands, so its allowance is generous but plenty of rivals match it. On the per request rate it ranks 23 of 36, so cheaper options sit above it. The free tier is the draw, and usage is where the cost sits.
How Vercel compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does Vercel charge for serverless requests?+
Paid request usage is billed at $0.60, on top of the free allowance. Bandwidth is billed separately at $0.15 per GB. A small project can stay inside 1,000,000 free requests before any usage fee applies, which keeps early spend low.
Is there a free tier on Vercel?+
Yes. A free tier is included, and it carries 1,000,000 free requests, so a prototype or a low traffic site can ship on it. Usage past that allowance is billed at $0.60 for requests and $0.15 per GB.
How long can a Vercel function run?+
Function runtime runs 300 to 1,800 seconds, depending on the plan. That covers short API routes and most background work, though long batch jobs would need to be split into smaller pieces or placed elsewhere.
What support does Vercel offer?+
Support runs on help centre and community, so help arrives through a help centre and community channels rather than a direct line. Teams that need a named contact on the plan should weigh that before committing their workload.
Is a web application firewall included?+
A web application firewall is part of the platform, so filtering sits alongside the paid plan. Usage billing still applies on top of it, at $0.60 for requests and $0.15 per GB, so the firewall does not replace the metered charges.
Who is behind Vercel and where is it based?+
The provider is Vercel Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in the United States. Contracts, invoicing and the terms of service sit with that company rather than a regional reseller, and support reaches you through help centre and community.
How does Vercel compare with Google Cloud on request pricing?+
Google Cloud lists $0.40 for requests against Vercel's $0.60. The free tier and the included firewall are not part of that comparison, so the lower per request rate only matters once usage climbs.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vercel checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Vercel was founded by Guillermo Rauch in 2015 as ZEIT.”
- vercel.com/docs/functions/limitations checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Maximum run time
“Maximum duration: Hobby: 300s default and maximum. Pro and Enterprise: 300s default, 800s maximum, and 1800s extended maximum Beta.”
- vercel.com/docs/functions/usage-and-pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free requests
“Hobby includes 1 million invocations per month”
- vercel.com/help checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Vercel Support: Join our community - Discuss feature requests, ask questions, get help and connect with others in the Vercel community.”
- vercel.com/legal/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“Vercel Inc. ("Vercel", "we", "us" and/or "our") provides access to Vercel's Services”
- vercel.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free tier, Price per GB, Price per million requests, Web application firewall
“Hobby | $0/mo.”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB-second.