Vercel vs Google Cloud Platform
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose Vercel if:
You need frontend teams or next.js projects
Choose Google Cloud Platform if:
You need data teams or ml/ai
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Vercel | Google Cloud Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | $20/mo | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Vercel
Pros
- Excellent DX
- Fast global CDN
- Great Next.js support
- Free tier
Cons
- Can get expensive
- Vendor lock-in
- Cold starts on serverless
Google Cloud Platform
Pros
- Great for data/ML
- Strong Kubernetes
- Generous free tier
- Good networking
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less enterprise focus
- Support costs extra
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