Vercel Hobby plan

Vercel deploys frontend apps, static sites and serverless functions from a Git repository. Its Hobby plan is free, but it is for personal, non-commercial projects only.

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Vercel Hobby plan is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Vercel, offering a free plan (personal use only), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Vercel Hobby plan

The Hobby plan is free and aimed at developers with personal projects and small-scale applications. It includes 100 GB of fast data transfer, 1,000,000 function invocations and 1,000,000 CDN requests a month, with 200 projects and 100 deployments a day. The Hobby plan restricts users to non-commercial, personal use only. Usage that reaches a cap waits 30 days before the feature can be used again. The Pro plan is $20 a month.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Personal projects only

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free plan with no time limit; there are no billing cycles.
Other requirements: Non-commercial, personal use only under Vercel's fair use guidelines. Going over a usage cap blocks that feature for 30 days.

How to claim

How to apply for Vercel Hobby plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free at vercel.com and import a Git repository.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on vercel.com/pricing and vercel.com/docs/plans/hobby on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Vercel Hobby plan: common questions

Is Vercel free?

Yes, Vercel can be used for free. Free plan (personal use only). As stated on Vercel's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Vercel Hobby plan?

Vercel Hobby plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Non-commercial, personal use only under Vercel's fair use guidelines. Going over a usage cap blocks that feature for 30 days.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Vercel Hobby plan?

No. Vercel Hobby plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Vercel Hobby plan?

How long do I have to use Vercel Hobby plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit; there are no billing cycles.

Is Vercel Hobby plan available outside the US?

Vercel Hobby plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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