OpenNext is an open-source adapter that makes Next.js apps deployable to serverless platforms like AWS, Cloudflare, and Vercel.
OpenNext is an open-source adapter that enables Next.js applications to run on serverless computing platforms. It provides deployment targets for AWS, Cloudflare, Vercel, and other providers.
Originally developed by the SST team, OpenNext has become a community-driven project that bridges Next.js with diverse serverless runtimes, making it the standard for deploying Next.js beyond Vercel.
| Attribute | OpenNext | Railway Platform | Vercel Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2017 | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Small Business | Enterprises | Enterprise, Small Business | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, Software, Usage-based | Recurring | Recurring | |
| Ownership | Private, Venture-backed | Private, Venture-backed | Venture-backed |
Provider
Founded 2017
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Usage-based
Ownership Private, Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2020
Sells To Enterprises
Pricing Model Recurring
Ownership Private, Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2015
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring
Ownership Venture-backed
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