Vercel Edge Functions
Deliver dynamic, personalized content with the performance of a static site.
Overview
Vercel Edge Functions allow developers to run lightweight, fast serverless functions on Vercel's global edge network. Built on the same technology as Cloudflare Workers, they execute code close to the user to reduce latency. They are deeply integrated with the Vercel platform and frameworks like Next.js, making it easy to build dynamic, personalized web experiences with excellent performance.
✨ Key Features
- Serverless functions at the edge
- Zero cold starts
- Runs on Vercel's global network
- Deep integration with Next.js and other frontend frameworks
- Middleware for modifying requests
- Streaming support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the Vercel platform and Next.js
- Exceptional developer experience
- Focus on frontend development and web performance
Unique Value: Provides the easiest way for frontend developers to build fast, dynamic, and personalized web experiences by running serverless logic at the edge.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Implementing middleware in Next.js applications
- Serving different content to users based on their location
- Building high-performance, dynamic frontends
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Long-running computations
- Managing on-premises IoT devices
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a far superior developer experience and deeper framework integration than standalone edge compute platforms, but is less flexible for non-web use cases.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 500,000 execution units per month on Hobby plan.
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