Vercel Edge Functions
Deliver dynamic, personalized content with the performance of a static site.
Overview
Vercel Edge Functions allow you to run code on Vercel's global edge network. This enables you to build dynamic and personalized experiences with low latency. They are built on open web standards and can be written in JavaScript or TypeScript. Vercel's platform is tightly integrated with popular frontend frameworks like Next.js and Nuxt.js, making it easy to deploy edge functions as part of your web application.
✨ Key Features
- Zero-config deployment with popular frameworks
- Run code at the edge with low latency
- Support for JavaScript and TypeScript
- Automatic scaling
- Integrated with Vercel's frontend cloud platform
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with frontend frameworks
- Excellent developer experience
- Focus on frontend developers
Unique Value: Empowers frontend developers to build dynamic, personalized experiences with the performance of a static site, through deep integration with Next.js.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- Implementing middleware in Next.js for authentication
- Serving different content based on user's geolocation
- Running A/B tests by modifying requests
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Long-running computations
- Functions requiring large amounts of memory or CPU
- Accessing traditional databases that are not edge-compatible
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and streamlined developer experience for Next.js users compared to using a standalone edge compute provider.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 500,000 execution units per month (Hobby plan)
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