Overview
Deploy Next.js apps with edge functions, preview URLs, and global CDN. Industry standard for indie SaaS.
The reference deployment target for Next.js — unmatched DX for frontend-first indie products.
Key features
- Zero-config Next.js deploys with global Edge Network
- Preview URLs on every Git push
- Edge Functions, Middleware, and ISR out of the box
- Analytics, Speed Insights, and Web Vitals monitoring
Use cases
- 01Ship Next.js SaaS landing + app on one platform
- 02Edge API routes for geo-routing and auth
- 03Collaborative previews for design + eng teams
Quick start
cli — quick start
pnpm i -g vercel
vercel deploy --prodStack compatibility
Next.js
Neon
Supabase
Directus
Tags
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