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Deploy frontends and functions with previews.

ServiceFreemium

Hosting platform for frontends and serverless functions, with a deploy on every push and preview URLs. Creator of Next.js.

When to use

To publish frontends (especially Next.js) with per-PR previews and little configuration.

When to avoid

For long-running backends or when cost at high traffic is a concern.

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