Vercel Edge Functions
Deliver dynamic, personalized content with the performance of a static site.
Overview
Vercel Edge Functions are built on Cloudflare Workers and allow developers to run small, fast functions at the edge. They are deployed globally by default and are ideal for tasks like personalization, A/B testing, and authentication. They integrate seamlessly with Next.js and other frameworks supported by Vercel, enabling developers to move server-side logic to the edge.
✨ Key Features
- Runs on Vercel's Edge Network
- Zero cold starts
- Integrated with Next.js (Edge API Routes, Edge Middleware)
- Globally distributed
- Supports TypeScript and JavaScript
- Streaming support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the Vercel platform and Next.js
- Exceptional developer experience
- Focus on frontend developer workflows
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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