Comparison
DeployBase vs Vercel
Both deploy from git push. One runs your site from Paris. The
other runs a full-stack platform from Virginia.
Summary
Vercel is the leading frontend platform — serverless functions, edge middleware, ISR, and deep Next.js integration. DeployBase is built for teams that need their static sites hosted entirely in Europe, with flat EUR pricing and no surprise bills. Choose Vercel if you need the full-stack platform. Choose DeployBase if you need the residency.
Where they differ
Your data stays in Paris — or it crosses the Atlantic
DeployBase runs on Scaleway (Paris) with a Bunny.net EU CDN. No AWS, no GCP, no Azure — anywhere. Vercel runs on AWS and Cloudflare with US-based infrastructure. They participate in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, but data is processed through US servers with no EU residency option. If your compliance team asks "where is our data physically stored?" — that's the entire difference. Even payments stay European: DeployBase uses Vatly (EU), Vercel uses Stripe (US).
Flat EUR pricing vs per-seat USD with overages
DeployBase charges flat tiers in euros — no per-seat fees, no usage credits, and no overages. Your bill is the same every month. A 5-person team on Pro costs €19/mo total. The same team on Vercel Pro costs $100/mo ($20/user) — before overages. Vercel charges extra for bandwidth, function invocations, and compute time beyond included limits. DeployBase also handles EU VAT with B2B reverse charge for all 27 member states — Vercel invoices in USD with no native VAT support.
Vercel is a platform — and that's the point
Serverless functions, edge middleware, ISR, image optimization, Web Vitals, and the tightest Next.js integration available. Vercel is a full-stack frontend platform. DeployBase does one thing — static site hosting — and does it from European infrastructure. If you need SSR at the edge or server components, Vercel is the right choice. If you need your marketing site deployed from Paris with a predictable invoice, that's us.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DeployBase | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance & Data | ||
| EU data residency | Scaleway Paris | US default |
| No US sub-processors | Yes | AWS + US vendors |
| EU VAT with reverse charge | 27 member states | No |
| Pricing & Billing | ||
| EU payment processing | Yes | Stripe (US) |
| EUR pricing | Flat tiers | USD only |
| No per-seat pricing | Flat per tier | $20/user/mo |
| No overages (fixed monthly price) | Yes | Per-use after cap |
| Core Features | ||
| Branch preview URLs | Yes | Yes |
| Instant rollback | Yes | Pro only |
| Custom domains + TLS | Yes | Yes |
| Password-protected shares | Yes | No |
| Platform Ecosystem | ||
| Serverless functions | No | Yes |
| Edge functions / middleware | No | Yes |
| ISR / on-demand revalidation | No | Yes |
| Analytics & Web Vitals | No | Yes |
Pricing comparison
DeployBase prices in EUR with no per-seat charges. Vercel prices in USD at $20 per user per month with usage-based overages.
| Tier | DeployBase | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 — 1 site, 100 GB bandwidth | $0 — 100 GB bandwidth, 1M edge requests |
| Both include custom domains; Vercel includes serverless functions | ||
| Solo / Pro | €9/mo — 5 sites, 500 GB | $20/user/mo — 1 TB, 10M edge requests |
| Team / Pro | €19/mo — 25 sites, 1 TB, 5 members | $20/user/mo — per-seat, same plan |
| Scale / Enterprise | €49/mo — 100 sites, 2 TB, unlimited members | Custom pricing |
5 members included
$20 × 5 users
Both include branch previews and custom domains. Vercel adds serverless and edge functions. DeployBase adds password-protected shares.
Who should choose what
Choose DeployBase if you…
- Need verified EU data residency for client or compliance requirements
- Want transparent EUR invoices with proper B2B VAT handling
- Prefer flat pricing without per-seat fees or usage overages
- Deploy static/JAMstack sites and don't need serverless or SSR
- Want equal framework support without vendor-specific lock-in
Choose Vercel if you…
- Need serverless functions, edge middleware, or ISR
- Build with Next.js and want the deepest integration available
- Want built-in analytics, Web Vitals, and image optimization
- Don't have strict EU data residency requirements
- Need a full-stack frontend platform, not just static hosting
Common questions
Is Vercel GDPR compliant?
Vercel participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and offers Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers. This satisfies the legal framework, but data still flows through US infrastructure (AWS and Cloudflare). For teams that need data to physically remain in the EU — not just legally covered — DeployBase provides architectural residency: Scaleway Paris servers, EU-only CDN, no US cloud in the chain.
Can I migrate from Vercel to DeployBase?
If your site uses static generation (Next.js SSG, SvelteKit adapter-static, Astro, Hugo, Gatsby, Vite, Jekyll), migration is straightforward. Point your Git repository at DeployBase, configure the build command and output directory, and deploy. Custom domains can be moved by updating DNS records. Vercel-specific features like serverless functions, edge middleware, ISR, or image optimization would need alternative solutions.
What about Vercel's serverless and edge functions?
DeployBase is purpose-built for static sites and doesn't include serverless, edge functions, or server-side rendering. If your site calls an API, you can host it separately (on any provider) and use DeployBase for the static frontend. Most JAMstack architectures already work this way — static frontend calling a separate backend.
Does Vercel lock me into Next.js?
Vercel supports many frameworks, not just Next.js. However, its most advanced features — ISR, server components, edge middleware, image optimization — are deeply integrated with Next.js. Other frameworks get basic deploy support. DeployBase supports 8 static site frameworks equally: no framework gets preferential treatment or exclusive features.
Is DeployBase as fast as Vercel?
DeployBase delivers via Bunny.net, a CDN with 100+ PoPs and a 99.99% uptime SLA. For EU visitors, latency is comparable or better since content is served from European edge nodes without crossing the Atlantic. For global audiences, Vercel's global edge network may have lower latency in non-European regions.
How does billing work differently?
Vercel charges $20/user/month on Pro with usage-based overages for bandwidth, function invocations, and compute time. Your bill varies month to month. DeployBase uses flat EUR tiers with no overages at all — your bill is the same every month. No credits to track, no surprise invoices, and proper EU VAT with B2B reverse charge for all 27 member states.
Where is my data stored with DeployBase vs Vercel?
With DeployBase, all data — site files, build logs, user data, and payment information — stays in the EU. Infrastructure runs on Scaleway Paris with Bunny.net EU CDN nodes and Vatly for EU payment processing. With Vercel, data is processed through AWS US infrastructure. Vercel participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, but the data physically transits through US servers with no EU residency option available.
What about Vercel's image optimization?
Vercel includes automatic image optimization via its edge network, converting and resizing images on the fly. DeployBase focuses on static file delivery — images are served as-is from the CDN. For static sites, you can optimize images at build time using framework plugins (e.g. Astro's image component, Next.js static exports with sharp). This approach works well for static content and avoids runtime compute costs.
Ready to deploy from Europe?
Same git push workflow. EU infrastructure. Transparent pricing.