Vercel Functions
Build and deploy serverless functions with ease.
Overview
Vercel Functions are a core part of the Vercel platform, designed to provide a seamless experience for frontend developers to add backend capabilities to their projects. They are built on top of AWS Lambda and are automatically configured and deployed when you push your code. Vercel also offers Edge Functions that run on a global edge network for lower latency.
✨ Key Features
- Zero configuration deployment
- Git-based workflow (push to deploy)
- Automatic scaling
- Support for Node.js, Go, Python, Ruby
- Edge Functions for low latency
- Integrated with Next.js and other frontend frameworks
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the Vercel frontend platform and Next.js
- Superior developer experience with a focus on Git-based workflows
- Hybrid approach with both regional Serverless and global Edge Functions
Unique Value: The easiest and fastest way for frontend developers to build, deploy, and scale serverless backends for their web applications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- API endpoints for Jamstack sites
- Backend logic for Next.js applications
- Server-side rendering
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Long-running background jobs
- Heavy computational tasks not suited for short-lived functions
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and streamlined developer experience for frontend-focused projects compared to general-purpose cloud providers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Included in Vercel's Hobby plan with limits on execution time and invocations.
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