Next.js hosting
Next.js hosting should match how the app actually renders and deploys.
A Next.js app can be deployed on Vercel, self-hosted on a VPS, run in containers, or placed on cloud platforms. The right choice depends on rendering features, APIs, databases, preview workflow, logs, cost, and ownership.
VercelManaged previews
VPSRuntime control
CloudManaged services
Next.js hosting is not one decision. Static export, server-rendered routes, API routes, middleware, image optimization, revalidation, and background tasks can all change the platform fit.
Official source note: Vercel documents its Next.js framework support, while Next.js documents self-hosting options for Node.js servers, Docker images, and static exports: Vercel Next.js docs and Next.js self-hosting.
Next.js deployment paths
01Use Vercel for managed previews and framework defaults02Use VPS when runtime control matters03Use cloud when managed services or private architecture matter
