Migrate from Netlify to Vercel

Move your deployments to Vercel for first-class Next.js support, edge middleware, and build performance that scales with your codebase.

Migration: Netlify to Vercel

From Netlify to Vercel

Why Migrate

  • First-Class Next.js Support: Vercel is built by the creators of Next.js. You get ISR, App Router, Server Actions, and edge middleware working perfectly out of the box.
  • Edge Middleware: Vercel's edge middleware runs before requests hit your application, enabling authentication, A/B testing, and geo-routing at the CDN layer.
  • Faster Builds: Vercel's build infrastructure uses remote caching and parallel builds to deliver significantly faster CI/CD pipelines for large monorepos.

Migration Roadmap

  1. Configuration Audit (3–5 days): Map Netlify configuration (netlify.toml, redirects, headers, environment variables, plugins) to Vercel equivalents.
    • Configuration mapping document
    • Environment variable migration plan
    • Redirect and header rules
  2. Build & Deploy Migration (1–2 weeks): Set up Vercel project, configure build settings, migrate serverless functions from Netlify Functions to Vercel API routes or edge functions.
    • Vercel project configuration
    • Migrated serverless functions
    • Build verification report
  3. DNS & Domain Cutover (2–3 days): Transfer custom domains, update DNS records, configure SSL, and validate deployment previews for all branches.
    • DNS migration complete
    • SSL certificate provisioned
    • Branch preview validation

Risks & Mitigation

  • Netlify plugins have no Vercel equivalent: We replace Netlify Build Plugins with Vercel's build pipeline hooks or custom scripts. Most plugin functionality maps to Next.js features or Vercel integrations.
  • Netlify Forms and Identity have no direct Vercel counterpart: We replace Netlify Forms with a serverless API endpoint and a form service, and Netlify Identity with NextAuth.js or Clerk for authentication.

Estimated Scope

Hours: 40–80 | Cost: $80–$160 | Timeline: 1–3 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my site have downtime during migration?
No. We run both platforms in parallel, verify the Vercel deployment fully, then switch DNS. The cutover itself is near-instant with zero downtime.
Can you migrate Netlify Functions to Vercel?
Yes. Netlify Functions are AWS Lambda-based. We migrate them to Vercel Serverless Functions or Edge Functions depending on latency requirements.
What about Netlify CMS?
Netlify CMS (now Decap CMS) is Git-based and platform-independent. It works on Vercel without changes, just point it at your repo.