Vercel and Blossom are a good comparison. They both provide developer friendly platforms to make it easier to deploy your apps.
Here’s a comparison to help you choose the right platform.
Vercel
- Specialized in frontend deployments
- Excellent Next.js integration
- Framework-specific optimizations
- Limited free tier with restrictions
- 100,000 invocations per month, with a maximum duration of 10 seconds
- 100 GB-hours per month
- 6,000 build minutes per month.
- Limited backend support
- Complex service configuration
- Best for React and Next.js projects
Blossom
- Simple deployment platform via UI or git
- Seamless integration with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
- 5-day free trial. Predictable per-server pricing
- Bring your own infrastructure — much more affordable as you scale
- Flexible: Run any service using Docker
- Full server control, including SSH access
- Supports all major cloud providers: AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, Vultr, OVHCloud — even on-prem
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Vercel | Blossom |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Framework-specific | Framework-agnostic |
| Frontend Support | Excellent | Comprehensive |
| Backend Support | Limited | Comprehensive |
| Free Tier | Limited (with restrictions) | 5-day free trial, full access |
| Pricing | Usage-based | Per server |
| Build Process | Framework-optimized | Flexible |
| Infrastructure | Managed | Managed |
| Server Access | No | Full SSH access |
| Cost Predictability | Medium | High |
Conclusion
Vercel is especially well-suited for frontend applications and static sites — particularly Next.js — but has limitations when it comes to backend services. Costs can also rise quickly as you scale.
Blossom offers Heroku-style simplicity with more control and predictable pricing. It’s a powerful alternative for teams that want to avoid surprise bills and maintain full control over their stack as they grow.
See How Blossom Compares on Cost
Use the calculator to compare Blossom's predictable pricing against other platforms.
Want a deeper dive? Read our comprehensive comparison of popular deployment platforms.