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Google Cloud Functions vs Vercel
Both stand on serverless computing platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Visit Google Cloud Functions 
Free plan APIWeb
Vercel brings deployment, delivery, framework support, and security features together for apps and agents. Check the Hobby restrictions and Pro usage terms before choosing a plan.
Visit VercelThe facts
| Google Cloud Functions | Vercel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Vercel | |
| Website | cloud.google.com | vercel.com |
| On serverless computing platforms | #14 of 19 | #10 of 19 |
Google Cloud Functions: what it does well
Vercel: what it does well
- Deploys automatically from connected Git repositories
- Includes CI/CD, a global CDN, and Fluid Compute
- Firewall includes DDoS mitigation on all plans
- Supports frameworks including Next.js and SvelteKit
- Offers marketplace integrations across many categories
What to know first
- Hobby is restricted to personal, non-commercial use
- Hobby usage beyond caps cannot be purchased
- Pro usage beyond its credit is pay-as-you-go
- Enterprise pricing is custom
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