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Sevalla vs Vercel

Vercel excels at frontend deployments; Sevalla covers backend apps, databases and object storage in addition to static sites.

Which to pick

Pick Sevalla if you want…

  • Full-stack app hosting with managed databases and edge static sites
  • The lower starting price: $5/month against $20/month
  • Integrations with Cloudflare R2 (on Sevalla's list, not Vercel's)

Pick Vercel if you want…

  • Full-stack frontend hosting with serverless functions
  • Full-stack production hosting
  • Integrations with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket (on Vercel's list, not Sevalla's)

Side by side

What it is
Sevalla:Sevalla provides managed hosting for apps, databases, storage and static sites on Kubernetes and Cloudflare edge with no infrastructure overhead.
Vercel:Vercel is a cloud platform for building, deploying and scaling frontend web apps and AI agents.
Best for
Sevalla:Full-stack app hosting with managed databases and edge static sites
Vercel:Full-stack frontend hosting with serverless functions
Who it’s for
Sevalla:Developers and startups who want production-ready hosting without managing servers.
Vercel:Frontend developers, teams building web apps or AI-enabled services.
Pricing
Sevalla:Paid
Vercel:Freemium
Plans
Sevalla:Application hosting $5 per month · Database hosting $5 per month · Object storage $0.02 per GB per month · Static site hosting Free
Vercel:Hobby $0/mo. · Pro $20/mo. per month
Works with
Sevalla:Cloudflare R2
Vercel:GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Google, Vercel CLI

Sevalla features

  • Auto-deploy from Git. Push code to a public or private repo and Sevalla deploys the app automatically.
  • Managed databases. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis and Valkey with daily backups and private networking.
  • S3-compatible object storage. Unlimited, scalable storage with Cloudflare R2 backend and no ingress/egress fees.
  • Edge static site hosting. Free static site hosting on 260+ global edge locations with auto-deploy on git push.
  • AI-ready MCP. Connect AI agents to deploy apps, query logs and manage resources with scoped permissions.
  • Global data centers. 25 data-center locations for apps and databases, plus 260+ PoP servers for static content.

Vercel features

  • Global Delivery. Ultra-fast, secure CDN with automatic routing and TLS encryption.
  • Serverless Functions. Dynamic, scalable functions with fluid compute pricing.
  • AI Model Gateway. Secure inference and token-based pricing for AI features.
  • Sandboxed Environments. Isolated compute sandboxes for agents and custom workloads.
  • Preview URLs. Instant preview deployments for every git branch.
  • Custom SSL & Domain Management. Automatic certificates and domain handling per project.
  • Spend Management. Usage budgets, alerts and auto-pause to control costs.
  • Team Collaboration. Roles, MFA, SSO and viewer seats for shared development.

Sevalla vs Vercel FAQ

Is Sevalla or Vercel free?+

Sevalla has a free plan (Static site hosting); paid plans start at $5/month (Application hosting). Vercel has a free plan (Hobby); paid plans start at $20/month (Pro).

Which is cheaper, Sevalla or Vercel?+

Sevalla is cheaper to start with: Sevalla's Application hosting plan ($5/month) against Vercel's Pro plan ($20/month).

Do Sevalla and Vercel integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Sevalla lists Cloudflare R2; Vercel lists GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Google and 1 more.

On DevHunt

Sevalla

2 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Mar 11, 2025

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