Head-to-head · Edge Hosting
Vercel vs DeployWeb
Vercel leads on 0 checks, DeployWeb on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVercel · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Vercel
- Most featuresDeployWeb · 3 of 4
Vercel scores higher on our rubric for edge hosting: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Vercel is the better fit for teams needing polished deployment workflows. DeployWeb is the better fit for low-cost global edge applications.
- Vercel fits best
Teams needing polished deployment workflows
- DeployWeb fits best
Low-cost global edge applications
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Side by side
| Feature | Vercel 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | DeployWeb 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in Edge Hosting | #8 in Edge Hosting |
| Best for | Teams needing polished deployment workflows | Low-cost global edge applications |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Vercel 0/4 · DeployWeb 3/4 | ||
| Container support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Persistent storage | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Custom domains | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Edge database | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Edge locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Vercel is a managed cloud platform for building, deploying, and operating web applications, APIs, and AI-powered applications. It suits development teams that want Git-connected delivery, automatic CI/CD, preview environments, CDN… Read the review → |
DeployWeb is an edge-native hosting platform for static applications, serverless functions, APIs, and full-stack web applications. It is aimed at developers and teams that need globally distributed application hosting with built-in… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Vercel — where it wins
- Git-based deployments across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps
- Preview URLs, rolling releases, deployment checks, and instant rollback
- Free plan includes CDN, WAF, fluid compute, and DDoS mitigation
Where it doesn't
- Rolling Releases are listed on Pro rather than Hobby
- SCIM, Directory Sync, and multi-region failover are Enterprise features
- Advanced spend management starts on the Pro plan
DeployWeb — where it wins
- Free deployment across 300+ locations
- V8, QuickJS, and WebAssembly support
- Built-in Owl NoSQL and Owl Storage access
Where it doesn't
- Only an always-free Serverless plan is described
- Runtime choice is limited to V8 Isolate or QuickJS
- Open-source deployment is not part of the product
- Vercel8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A polished edge hosting platform with strong deployment controls and a free entry tier.
Visit VercelFull verdict → - DeployWeb8.4/10 · Free plan
A free edge platform for globally distributed apps, APIs, and serverless functions.
Visit DeployWebFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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