Vercel Pro vs Enterprise: Comparison of Critical Features

Vercel Pro vs Enterprise: Feature By Feature

In the rapidly evolving world of web and dev ops, choosing the right platform can make all the difference in your project's success (and if you’re looking for a new enterprise CMS, let’s talk about Sitecore XM Cloud).

Vercel has emerged as a leading player in this space, offering two robust solutions: Vercel Pro and Vercel Enterprise. But how do you know which one is right for your needs? That can be tough. At Fishtank, we're here to break down the key features of both offerings to help you make an informed decision.

Sitecore XM Cloud and Vercel

Sitecore XM Cloud can leverage either Vercel Pro and Vercel Enterprise editions. You can feel confident in either option. Sitecore XM Cloud is certainly an enterprise-grade product, so it’s often fitting whether by simplicity, habit or policy to go with the enterprise version. In fact I’d estimate 90% of our customers who run Vercel are on Enterprise but that doesn’t make it the right fit for everyone.

Understanding Vercel: Pro and Enterprise at a Glance

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of features, let's take a moment to understand what Vercel is and what these two plans offer at a high level.

Vercel is a cloud platform for static and hybrid applications, built to integrate with your headless content, commerce, or database. It provides a seamless developer experience to take care of the hard things: deploying instantly, scaling automatically, and serving personalized content around the globe.

Vercel Pro is designed for small to medium-sized teams and projects. It offers a robust set of features that cater to most standard web development and deployment needs.

Vercel Enterprise, on the other hand, is built for larger organizations or projects with more complex requirements. It provides enhanced features, greater customization options, and dedicated support to meet the needs of enterprise-level applications.

Now, let's go break down the key features of each plan to help you understand which might be the best fit for your project.

Core Features Comparison

When it comes to the core functionalities, both Vercel Pro and Enterprise offer powerful capabilities. However, there are some significant differences that could impact your choice. Let's compare:

Build and Deployment Capabilities

1. Compute Resources:

   • Pro: Provides a specific amount of compute resources (e.g., 1 million invocations or 1,000 GB-hours of function duration)

   • Enterprise: Offers customizable limits based on specific needs

     For most projects, Pro's allocation is sufficient. However, if you're working on large-scale applications with high compute needs, Enterprise's customizable limits can be a game-changer.

2. Concurrent Builds:

   • Pro: Supports 1 concurrent build by default, with additional slots available for purchase

   • Enterprise: Allows for customization of concurrent builds, with extra slots available at a cost

     If your team is large and frequently pushing updates, Enterprise's ability to customize concurrent builds can significantly speed up your workflow.

3. Serverless Function Execution:

   • Pro: Up to 300 seconds (5 minutes)

   • Enterprise: Up to 900 seconds (15 minutes)

     For complex operations that require more processing time, Enterprise's extended execution time can be crucial.

4. Deployment Regions:

   • Pro: Supports multiple regions for serverless functions

   • Enterprise: Offers more extensive multi-region support, including features like automatic failover across regions

     If you're serving a global audience, Enterprise's advanced multi-region capabilities can help improve performance and reduce latency for users around the world.

Serverless Function Limits

1. Invocations:

   • Pro: 100,000 invocations per month, with options to scale

   • Enterprise: Much higher rate of invocations, with customizable limits

     High-traffic applications or those with spiky usage patterns may benefit from Enterprise's higher and customizable invocation limits.

2. Node.js Serverless Function Size:

   • Pro: Up to 250 MB
   • Enterprise: Up to 250 MB
3. Edge Function Size:
   • Pro: Up to 2 MB
   • Enterprise: Up to 4 MB.

I originally found that the Serverless Function on Pro had a 50 MB limit, but recent documentation shows it is now 250 MB for both. Serverless functions have access to the entire Node.js runtime, while Edge functions have strict dependencies and run simpler JavaScript.

Bandwidth and Team Size Considerations

1. Bandwidth:

   • Pro: 1 TB

   • Enterprise: 1.5 TB+ (customizable)

     While Pro's 1 TB is sufficient for many applications, high-traffic sites or those serving large media files may need the additional bandwidth offered by Enterprise.

2. Team Members:

   • Pro: Up to 10

   • Enterprise: Unlimited

     For larger organizations or growing teams, Enterprise's unlimited team size can be a significant advantage.

Security and Compliance

In today's digital landscape, security and compliance are more important than ever. Let's see how Pro and Enterprise stack up in this critical area.

Pro vs Enterprise Security Features

1. SSL:

   • Pro: Automatic SSL

   • Enterprise: Custom SSL available

     While Pro's automatic SSL is sufficient for most needs, Enterprise's custom SSL option provides greater control and can be necessary for certain compliance requirements.

2. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):

   • Pro: Available

   • Enterprise: Available, with additional options like SAML

     Enterprise's advanced authentication options provide an extra layer of security, which can be crucial for organizations handling sensitive data.

3. IP and Domain Whitelisting:

   • Pro: Not available

   • Enterprise: Available

     For organizations with strict access control requirements, Enterprise's whitelisting features can be indispensable.

Compliance Certifications and Support

1. SOC 2 Compliance:

   • Pro: Not available

   • Enterprise: Available

     If your organization needs to meet SOC 2 compliance standards, Enterprise is the only option that provides the necessary documentation and support.

2. GDPR Compliance:

   • Pro: Supported

   • Enterprise: Supported, with additional features

     While both plans support GDPR compliance, Enterprise offers additional features to help manage and demonstrate compliance.

Performance and Reliability

Both Vercel Pro and Enterprise offer excellent performance, but there are some key differences in terms of reliability and advanced features.

SLAs and Uptime Guarantees

1. Service Level Agreement (SLA):

   • Pro: No specific SLA

   • Enterprise: 99.99% uptime SLA

     For mission-critical applications where every minute of downtime can be costly, Enterprise's guaranteed SLA provides peace of mind.

DDoS Protection and Firewall Features

1. DDoS Protection:

   • Pro: Basic protection

   • Enterprise: Advanced protection with support

     While Pro offers basic protection against DDoS attacks, Enterprise provides more robust defenses and dedicated support in case of an attack.

2. Web Application Firewall (WAF):

   • Pro: Not available

   • Enterprise: Available

     Enterprise's WAF provides an additional layer of security, protecting against common web exploits and attacks.

Multi-Region Deployment Options

1. Deployment Regions:

   • Pro: Supports multiple regions for serverless functions

   • Enterprise: More extensive multi-region support with advanced features like automatic failover

     Enterprise's advanced multi-region capabilities can significantly improve performance for global audiences by reducing latency and providing redundancy.

Support and Customization

The level of support and customization available can be a crucial factor in choosing between Pro and Enterprise.

Differences in Support Levels

1. Standard Support:
   • Pro: Email support with response times based on issue severity
   • Enterprise: 24/7 priority support with guaranteed response times
2. Dedicated Support:
   • Pro: Not available
   • Enterprise: Dedicated Customer Success Manager
3. Support Channels:
   • Pro: Email support
   • Enterprise: Email, phone, and video support options

Access to Professional Services

1. Solution Architects:
   • Pro: Not included
   • Enterprise: Access to Vercel's solution architects
2. Custom Onboarding:
   • Pro: Standard onboarding resources
   • Enterprise: Customized onboarding process
3. Performance Audits:
   • Pro: Not included
   • Enterprise: Regular performance audits available

Customization Options in Enterprise

1. Custom Domains:
   • Pro: Limited number
   • Enterprise: Unlimited custom domains
2. API Rate Limits:
   • Pro: Standard limits
   • Enterprise: Customizable API rate limits
3. Advanced Configuration:
   • Pro: Limited options
   • Enterprise: More extensive configuration options for builds, deployments, and security

Table Summary: Pro vs Enterprise

Here is a table summarizing the features compared.

Feature	Vercel Pro	Vercel Enterprise
Compute Resources	Specific limits (e.g., 1M invocations or 1,000 GB-hours)	Customizable limits based on needs
Concurrent Builds	1 concurrent build, additional slots available for purchase	Customizable concurrent builds, extra slots available at a cost
Serverless Function Execution Time	Up to 300 seconds (5 minutes)	Up to 900 seconds (15 minutes)
Deployment Regions	Multiple regions for serverless functions	Extensive multi-region support with automatic failover
Serverless Function Invocations	100,000 invocations per month, scalable	Higher rate with customizable limits
Node.js Serverless Function Size	Up to 250 MB	Up to 250 MB
Edge Function Size	Up to 2 MB	Up to 4 MB
Bandwidth	1 TB	1.5 TB+ (customizable)
Team Members	Up to 10	Unlimited
SSL	Automatic SSL	Custom SSL available
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)	Available	Available with additional options like SAML
IP and Domain Whitelisting	Not available	Available
SOC 2 Compliance	Not available	Available
GDPR Compliance	Supported	Supported, with additional features
Service Level Agreement (SLA)	No specific SLA	99.99% uptime SLA
DDoS Protection	Basic protection	Advanced protection with support
Web Application Firewall (WAF)	Not available	Available
Standard Support	Email support with response times based on issue severity	24/7 priority support with guaranteed response times
Dedicated Support	Not available	Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Support Channels	Email support	Email, phone, and video support
Solution Architects	Not included	Access to Vercel's solution architects
Custom Onboarding	Standard onboarding resources	Customized onboarding process
Performance Audits	Not included	Regular performance audits available
Custom Domains	Limited number	Unlimited custom domains
API Rate Limits	Standard limits	Customizable API rate limits
Advanced Configuration	Limited options	Extensive configuration options

Making Your Choice: Pro or Enterprise?

Choosing between Vercel Pro and Enterprise depends on your specific needs, scale of operations, and future growth plans. Here's a quick summary to help guide your decision:

Choose Vercel Pro if:

• You have a small to medium-sized team (up to 10 members)
• Your compute needs fall within the Pro plan's limits
• You're comfortable with the default security features
• Your project doesn't require extensive customization or dedicated support

Opt for Vercel Enterprise if:

• You have a large team or are rapidly growing
• You need customizable compute resources and limits
• You require advanced security features and compliance support
• Your application serves a global audience and needs advanced multi-region capabilities
• You need dedicated support and access to professional services

Remember, the right choice today might change as your business grows and evolves. At Fishtank, we're here to help you navigate these decisions and ensure you're making the most of your Vercel deployment, whether you choose Pro or Enterprise.

Ready to take the next step in your Vercel journey? Contact us at Fishtank, and let's explore how we can help you leverage the power of Vercel to drive your business forward. I’m personally always up for a chat. Reach out to me directly on LinkedIn.

Thanks for reading.

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