Namecheap vs Vercel comparison

Namecheap and Vercel are both solutions in the Web Hosting Services category. Namecheap is ranked #13, while Vercel is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. Namecheap holds a 2.0% mindshare in WHS, compared to Vercel’s 16.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Namecheap users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Vercel users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Namecheap and Vercel based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Namecheap

Ranking in Web Hosting Services

13th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Vercel

Ranking in Web Hosting Services

1st

Average Rating

8.2

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Web Hosting Services category, the mindshare of Namecheap is 2.0%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vercel is 16.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer2060664

Owner, Composer, Arranger at Valkyrie Publications

Easy to set up with good chat support and no downtime

I would like to see specials on renewals like Go Daddy used to offer, so it would be possible to renew at the $10 rate I pay at the lower-priced registrar that doesn't offer a catchall address in their email forwarding. I would definitely take advantage of those offers and move those domains to Namecheap. Other than that, Namecheap is perfect as it is.

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Kaustubh Sule

Co-Founder • Full Stack Developer at Padhakoo

Users have to go through a very simplified setup process

The tool could have some built-in support for a wide variety of frameworks. I have seen that the tool is majorly biased towards Next.js because it is one of Vercel's products. If Vercel can expand that to many other back-end frameworks as well and maybe somehow delve into the deployment and DevOps for Android and iOS apps, it would be good. I don't know the nuances behind deploying an Android or iOS app, but maybe if Vercel could figure that out, then it would be good. What I have experienced is that even if I coded an Android app, it is kind of very complex and difficult to get it live on the Google Play Store and deal with all the complexities that come with such a platform. In one of my projects, I was implementing the ChatGPT API to function like a chatbot on a client's website. I saw that the APIs need serverless functions, and these are supposed to be deployed on Vercel. When it comes to serverless edge functions, Vercel sometimes kind of messes up. If there is one chatbot and 100 users are trying to chat with it at once, it gets messed up, even if it is a small number. The above-mentioned area in Vercel could be improved. I know the tool will improve because it covers a lot of space in the front-end development domain.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"I have never had any downtime with these domains."

"It provides continuous integration and continuous deployment capabilities."

"Vercel is easy to use, and it has a flexible user interface."

"The solution's most valuable features are its response time and performance."

"It is easy to learn. If you want to deploy your site, it's easy to do."

"The solution's most valuable features are its response time and performance."

"I like Vercel because it is very easy to use and deploy. Unlike Firebase, which can be complex to understand, Vercel is straightforward. It also allows you to easily enable analytics, check page speed, and manage SEO meta tags. You can also share the deployment directly. The solution is also beginner-friendly."

"One of the great things about Vercel is that we don't need any particular script to deploy our applications. We connect our GitHub repository directly to Vercel. Then, if any push happens in GitHub, we have a script that determines which branch should be deployed to which domain. We can map this according to our requirements."

"Vercel provides a better user experience and easier deployment than other platforms."

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Cons

"At $15 to renew a .com domain, Namecheap isn't so cheap anymore."

"What I could feel is that it should have some work for when we commit some type of error."

"The product's build time needs enhancement. It currently takes up to four minutes to build my projects for every deployment, which is lengthy."

"If I could add a feature to Vercel to make my life easier, I would add a user journey feature for new users. This would guide them with tips on exploring the platform, showing them the routes for deployment and functions they can use. This way, users can understand all the features without upgrading to premium to see their benefits."

"I encountered an error in Vercel's routing in the React.js projects."

"The tool could have some built-in support for a wide variety of frameworks. I have seen that the tool is majorly biased towards Next.js because it is one of Vercel's products."

"Vercel fails to provide a database to its users, making it in an area where improvements are required."

"I have seen a bottleneck in Vercel regarding socket servers. According to their documentation, Vercel doesn't support WebSocket. While Vercel is great for creating a cloud application, if you need socket operations, the current platform won't accommodate that. I would like the Vercel team to add this feature."

"If you're not using Edge Functions, Vercel only allows 20 seconds of streaming from the backend. They should allow more time for backend streaming without Edge Functions. This is one thing that Vercel can improve."

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"I use the solution's free version."

"I haven't paid for the solution yet. You need to pay to invite team members."

"The solution's pricing depends on the size of the project."

"Vercel is a bit costlier than other solutions like AWS."

"As a DevOps person who has to consider the commercial aspects, I find it odd that we must pay $20 per user for each new project under a pro account. That's not what I expected. Additionally, there are charges based on bandwidth usage. We incur additional charges if we go beyond 1 TB or 2 TB. However, we can choose plans based on our specific requirements. So, while the per-project pricing and bandwidth-based charges can add up, we have some flexibility in selecting plans that fit our needs."

"The tool's billing allows 200 deployments per day, but if you want to do more work with the solution, you can opt for the pro plan offered by the tool."

"It's quite expensive for enterprise use, but it's worth the price."

"I'm a free user."

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vercel?

As a DevOps person who has to consider the commercial aspects, I find it odd that we must pay $20 per user for each new project under a pro account. That's not what I expected. Additionally, there ...

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What needs improvement with Vercel?

Due to RBI guidelines, we're facing issues with billing in India. Credit card payments often get declined even when we try to pay from the backend. Another problem is paying 20 dollars for each new...

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What is your primary use case for Vercel?

I mainly use Vercel for React and Next.js projects. We've done all our web hosting for these projects on Vercel. It's a wonderful platform for hosting web applications built with Next.js and React-...

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Overview

Namecheap is in the business of opening doors to online success. We make it possible for anyone to create a winning web presence – by providing easy domain name registration, affordable hosting plans, and all the best apps. We'll point you to site security and privacy products from the most trusted brands around, and our award-winning customer service team is available 24/7 with friendly advice to help you get your site up and running in no time.

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