Comparison
MakeMySiteLive vs Vercel
Vercel is a frontend cloud optimized for frameworks like Next.js, with Git-based deploys, serverless functions, and edge rendering. MakeMySiteLive is purpose-built for plain static sites: upload a ZIP and go live, with no build pipeline to configure. If all you need is to publish static files, here’s the comparison.
| Feature | MakeMySiteLive | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| How you deploy | Upload a ZIP, no Git, no build step | Connect a Git repo; Vercel builds and deploys |
| Best fit | Plain static sites (HTML/CSS/JS) | Framework apps, especially Next.js |
| Free SSL | Free, automatic | Free, automatic |
| Free subdomain | Yes (*.makemysitelive.com) | Yes (*.vercel.app) |
| Custom domain | Yes, one DNS record, auto-SSL | Yes, auto-SSL |
| Password protection | Built-in on Pro sites | On paid plans / via middleware |
| Version history + rollback | Built-in, one-click | Via Git / deployment list |
| Serverless / edge functions | No, static focus | Yes (a core strength) |
| Pricing model | One free full site, Pro-site packs, unlimited microsites | Free tier + usage/seat-based paid tiers |
| Built-in growth tools | WhatsApp button, analytics connectors, page views, and social preview from the dashboard | Vercel Web Analytics is included, free on Hobby for non-commercial use. WhatsApp and metadata overrides are your own code. |
Choose Vercel if…
- You’re building a Next.js or other framework app that needs server-side or edge rendering.
- You want Git-based deploys with automatic preview environments.
- You need serverless functions as a first-class feature.
Choose MakeMySiteLive if…
- You have a static site and want the fastest, simplest way to publish it.
- You’d rather upload a ZIP than wire up Git and a build.
- You want one-click rollback on every site and a password lock on a Pro site, at a simple flat price.
Frequently asked questions
Is MakeMySiteLive a good Vercel alternative for static sites?
For purely static websites, yes. Vercel shines for framework apps with serverless/edge needs; if you just have static files, MakeMySiteLive gets them online without a build pipeline.
Can I deploy a Next.js site to MakeMySiteLive?
You can host a statically exported Next.js site (next export / output: 'export'). Apps that need a Node server, server components at runtime, or serverless functions are a better fit for Vercel.
See more: all comparisons · guides · pricing