Hosting platforms
The ideal platform to host your Next.js application depends on your needs. Vercel is a popular choice for its seamless integration with Next.js, but there are other options available for different requirements. For alternative hosting setups, refer to these official code examples to explore platforms like Render and Fly.io.
Vercel or any other serverless hosting platform does not support long-running servers like Socket.IO. For such use cases, consider hosting on serverful platforms like Render or Fly.io.
If you prefer to self-host, you can use a VPS with Docker. For setup guidance, refer to official documentation or code examples located here and or multi env example here. Self-hosting allows you to handle long-running tasks effectively.
Hosting Platforms for Next.js Applications
- Vercel
- Netlify
- AWS(with
open-next) - Cloudflare Pages via
@cloudflare/next-on-pages - Render
- Railway
- Fly.io
Select a platform that aligns with your application's requirements and scalability goals.
