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Deploy and hosting platforms

Where the work ends up. These platforms deploy frontend projects from a git push, with previews per branch and edge delivery. The differences are pricing at scale, framework support and how much of the backend they host for you.

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vercel.com
Vercel preview
VercelDeployA cloud platform for deploying Next.js apps and serving them to the web.
developers.cloudflare.com
Cloudflare preview
CloudflareDeployRuns serverless Workers across a global edge network for deploying apps.
netlify.com
Netlify preview
NetlifyDeployA web hosting platform that ships your sites through continuous deployment pipelines.
railway.app
Railway preview
RailwayDeployAn infrastructure platform that simplifies deploying apps and databases.
fly.io
Fly.io preview
Fly.ioDeployRuns your Docker containers on servers positioned physically close to your users.

Frequently asked questions about Deploy and hosting platforms

Where can I deploy a Next.js app for free in 2026?

Designeer lists 5 hosting and deploy platforms for front-end apps, each with a live preview, including Vercel, Cloudflare and Netlify. Several offer generous free tiers for deploying Next.js, Astro and static sites.

What is the best hosting platform for Next.js?

Vercel is built by the Next.js team and is a common default, while Cloudflare and Netlify are strong alternatives with global edge networks and free tiers. The best deploy platform depends on your framework, traffic and budget.

Where can I host a full-stack app with a database?

Platforms like Railway and Fly.io are designed for full-stack apps, background services and databases, not just static front-ends. Compare these hosting platforms if your project needs servers, queues or persistent storage.

Hosting & Deploy Platforms for Next.js — Designeer