Looking for a Vercel alternative?
Deploy without limits.
Same git-push workflow, preview environments, and auto-SSL -- but on your own server, for a flat monthly fee. No bandwidth caps, no build minute limits. Any stack, with managed databases.
The honest take: Vercel is a managed cloud platform with a global CDN and usage-based pricing. If you want to run your full stack and managed databases on your own server for a flat monthly fee, without bandwidth or build-minute metering, sh0 gives you a complete platform.
Feature Comparison
How sh0 compares to Vercel across deployment, databases, pricing, and developer tools.
| Feature | sh0 | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Git push to deploy | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket webhooks | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps |
| Preview environments | Auto-deploy PRs, auto-cleanup on merge | Preview deployment for every push |
| Auto-SSL | Let's Encrypt via Caddy (zero config) | Automatic (Let's Encrypt), custom domains included |
| Serverless functions | Managed Deno runtime (TypeScript/JS) | Vercel Functions (Node.js, Bun, Python, Go, Ruby, Rust, Edge…) |
| Build minutes limit | Unlimited (your server, your resources) | Billed per build minute on Pro (from $0.007/min) |
| Bandwidth limit | Unlimited (no overage charges) | 1 TB/mo included on Pro, then from $0.15/GB |
| Managed databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis | Via Vercel Marketplace (Neon, Upstash, Supabase) |
| Self-hosted / data ownership | Your server, your data, full control | Managed cloud only (no on-premise product) |
| CLI with push deploy | sh0 push (deploy any directory) | vercel deploy (Vercel CLI) |
| One-click templates | 170+ (WordPress, Ghost, databases...) | Template gallery (frontend and backend) |
| S3 file storage | Managed MinIO (S3-compatible) | Vercel Blob (object storage, own API) |
Sources (checked on 13 October 2026): Vercel pricing· Vercel Pro plan· Vercel Functions runtimes· Vercel Storage
Why Developers Switch from Vercel
What to weigh before moving from Vercel to sh0.
"Vercel Pro includes 1 TB of data transfer per month; beyond that, usage is billed on demand from $0.15/GB."
sh0 runs on your own VPS. No bandwidth charges, no build minute caps, no surprise bills.
What Makes sh0 Different
Full-Stack, Not Frontend-Only
sh0 deploys any stack with managed databases, email, auth, realtime, and serverless functions -- a complete platform on your own server.
No Usage-Based Surprises
Vercel Pro bills usage beyond its included monthly credit, such as data transfer, build minutes and function usage. sh0 is a flat monthly fee on your own server. Deploy as much as you want -- no meters running.
Your Server, Your Data
sh0 runs on any Linux VPS you control. Full SSH access, no vendor lock-in, data sovereignty guaranteed. Export to standard Docker Compose or Kubernetes anytime.
Beyond Deployment: Full Backend Services
sh0 includes these backend services in one binary.
Managed Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis with admin UI
PostgREST API
Auto-generated REST API from your PostgreSQL tables
Auth Service
Managed Logto with OIDC, social login, and admin console
Realtime
Centrifugo WebSocket/SSE with channels, presence, and history
Serverless Functions
Deno runtime for TypeScript/JavaScript, HTTP-invokable
S3 File Storage
MinIO S3-compatible storage with web console and access keys
Pricing Comparison
Vercel's usage-based pricing vs. sh0's flat monthly fee.
| Scenario | sh0 | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 app + database | $0/mo (Free tier) | $20/mo (Pro, incl. $20 usage credit) + database billed by the Marketplace provider |
| Team (5 members) | $99/mo (Business) | $20 (platform fee, 1 seat) + 4 × $20 (seats) = $100/mo + usage beyond credit |
| Bandwidth (1 TB/mo) | Included (unlimited) | Included on Pro (1 TB/mo); beyond, from $0.15/GB |
| Build minutes | Unlimited | Per minute on Pro: $0.007 (Basic) to $0.105 (Turbo) |
Migrate from Vercel in 5 Steps
Switch from Vercel to sh0 in under 10 minutes. No code changes required for standard frameworks.
Install sh0
curl -fsSL https://get.sh0.dev | bashConnect your repo
Link your GitHub/GitLab repo through the dashboard or use sh0 push to deploy directly from your terminal.
Add your database
Provision PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis with one click. Connection strings are auto-injected as environment variables.
Point your domain
Add your custom domain in the dashboard. SSL certificates are provisioned automatically via Let's Encrypt.
Push and deploy
Every git push triggers a build and zero-downtime deploy, just like Vercel -- but on your own infrastructure.
Who Should Choose What
Choose Vercel if...
- You mainly deploy frontend frameworks such as Next.js
- You need a global CDN (126 PoPs across 51 countries)
- Your traffic is low and usage-based billing works for you
- You don't want to manage any infrastructure
Choose sh0 if...
- You need full-stack (backend + databases + email)
- You want predictable pricing without usage limits
- Data sovereignty and self-hosting matter to you
- You deploy Django, Rails, Go, Rust, or any Docker container
Ready to Deploy Without Limits?
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