Next.js hosting in the Netherlands: best options for your project

Next.js is one of the most popular React frameworks for modern web development. With support for server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG) and edge functions, it offers unprecedented flexibility. But which hosting best suits your Next.js project?

Why special hosting for Next.js?

Next.js is not an ordinary static site. The framework supports:

• Server-side rendering: pages are generated on the server
• API routes: backend functionality within your frontend
• Incremental Static Regeneration: static pages that automatically update
• Edge middleware: code that runs on the edge network

Not every hosting provider supports all these features. Traditional shared hosting often doesn't work with Next.js.

The best Next.js hosting providers

Vercel: the native choice

Vercel is made by the team behind Next.js. The integration is perfect and you get access to all features without configuration.

Advantages:

• Seamless Next.js integration
• Automatic deployments via Git
• Preview URLs for every branch
• Edge functions worldwide
• Free tier for hobby projects

Pricing:

• Hobby: free (100 GB bandwidth)
• Pro: from €20.00/month
• Enterprise: custom pricing

Vercel is ideal if you want the best developer experience without hassle.

Netlify: versatile hosting

Netlify supports Next.js via their Essential Next.js plugin. Most features work out-of-the-box.

Advantages:

• Generous free tier
• Built-in forms and identity
• Split testing and branch deploys
• Edge functions support

Pricing:

• Starter: free (100 GB bandwidth)
• Pro: from €19.00/month

Netlify is perfect if you need extra features like forms.

Railway: modern cloud platform

Railway offers a fresh approach with transparent pay-per-use pricing.

Advantages:

• Transparent pricing
• Database hosting included
• Simple deployment
• Good developer tools

Pricing:

• €5.00 free credit per month
• Then pay-per-use

Railway is interesting if you need database alongside Next.js.

DigitalOcean App Platform

DigitalOcean combines PaaS simplicity with IaaS flexibility.

Advantages:

• Predictable monthly costs
• Full configuration control
• Good observability tools
• Managed databases available

Pricing:

• Basic: from €5.00/month
• Professional: from €12.00/month

DigitalOcean suits teams that want more control.

Which hosting do you choose?

Situation	Recommendation
New Next.js project	Vercel
Limited budget	Netlify free
Database needed	Railway
Full control	DigitalOcean
Dutch server	TransIP VPS

Start with the free tier of Vercel or Netlify. Evaluate your needs as your project grows.