React hosting guide
Next.js hosting for React teams
Next.js hosting depends on which parts of Next.js you use. Static export, server rendering, middleware, and image optimization each narrow the provider choice.
Recommended starting point: Vercel for default Next.js compatibility
What matters most
If the project can use static export, it can run on many static hosts with minimal runtime complexity.
If the project depends on server rendering, middleware, route handlers, or image optimization, choose a provider with explicit Next.js support for those features.
Edge deployments can improve latency, but runtime differences matter. Confirm that your dependencies work in the selected runtime before migrating production traffic.
Deployment steps
- List every Next.js feature used by the app before selecting a host.
- Run the provider-specific build locally or in preview.
- Test dynamic routes, redirects, middleware, image URLs, and API route behavior.
- Monitor function errors and latency during the first production traffic window.