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Agent Lab vs Vercel · Compare and migrate
A Vercel alternative
hosted in Taiwan.
Vercel is built for frontends and serverless functions; Agent Lab runs always-on backend services, PostgreSQL and scheduled jobs in Taiwan. Facts about Vercel come from its own pages, checked on 2026-10-18, with a source on every row.
> move this app from Vercel to Agent Lab
sites_build_planstart command found · listens on $PORT
sites_createshop-api → shop--acme.hosting.agentlab.run
databases_connect_appDATABASE_URL written, password hidden
Preview is up. Import the data with pg_restore, test it, then point your domain here; Vercel keeps running until you do.
Which one fits
Agent Lab or Vercel: it depends on the job
Two reasons to pick Agent Lab, and two to stay on Vercel.
Pick Agent Lab
PostgreSQL, scheduled jobs and apps in one workspace, hosted in Taiwan.
Stay on Vercel
Frontend-first Next.js sites that need a global CDN and edge network.
Stay on Vercel
Projects that only need short serverless functions and Vercel's integration ecosystem.
Side by side
Agent Lab Deploy vs Vercel
Vercel's side is from its official pricing and docs pages on 2026-10-18; prices change, so follow the source link before you decide.
Scroll the table sideways.
| Agent Lab Deploy | Vercel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free US$0: 1 size-S app (sleeps after 15 idle minutes), 1 S database, 3 static sites; pauses at a limit, never charges Details | Hobby US$0, for personal non-commercial use, with hard usage caps Source |
| Cheapest always-on service | Pro US$29 a month before tax; its usage credit runs one size-S app all month Details | No always-on server: Functions run at most 300 s (Hobby) or 800 s (Pro). Pro is US$20 a month with US$20 of usage Source |
| PostgreSQL | Managed PostgreSQL 16–18, MySQL 8.4 and 9.7, one dedicated instance per database; Free includes one S Details | No first-party database; Vercel Postgres moved to Neon and installs from the Marketplace Source |
| Nearest region to Taiwan | Google Cloud, Taiwan Details | Hong Kong hkg1, Tokyo hnd1; no Taiwan region, and iad1 (US East) by default Source |
| Deploy from an AI tool (MCP) | Remote MCP with browser OAuth sign-in, no API key, the same permissions as the console Details | Official remote MCP (mcp.vercel.com) and a Claude Code plugin Source |
| Roll back | Every version has a preview URL; roll back to an earlier version in the list, with no rebuild Details | Instant Rollback; Hobby can only go back to the previous deployment Source |
Migrate
Move from Vercel in four steps
Vercel keeps serving until you change DNS.
Export settings
Save the environment variables and secrets from Vercel, and note the start command, scheduled jobs and domains.
Deploy the code
Upload, push from GitHub, or ask your AI tool through Agent Lab MCP. You get a preview URL.
Move the data
Create PostgreSQL and connect it to the app, then pg_dump from the old database and pg_restore into the new one.
Switch the domain
Test the preview, lower the DNS TTL, then point the domain at Agent Lab. Roll back in one step if something is off.
From Vercel
What to take out of Vercel, and where it goes
Export from Vercel
# Pull production environment variables from Vercel
vercel env pull .env.production --environment=production
# Vercel Postgres / Neon: export the data
pg_dump "$DATABASE_URL" --no-owner --format=custom -f backup.dump
# Import into Agent Lab PostgreSQL (connection string in the console;
# add your IP to the database's allowlist first)
pg_restore --no-owner --no-acl -d "$AGENTLAB_DATABASE_URL" backup.dumpNext.jsUpload as it is; the platform detects Next.js from package.json and runs it with next start./api functionsPlain /api functions outside Next.js don't become a service by themselves; turn them into one server (Express or Hono).vercel.json cronsBecomes an Agent Lab scheduled job. A job calls a URL of your app on a clock, so the script becomes an HTTP endpoint.Environment VariablesPlain settings go in the project's variables, API keys in Secrets.
Or ask your AI tool
Read https://app.agentlab.cresclab.com/agent/deploy.md. This project runs on Vercel today; move it to Agent Lab. First list what it uses on Vercel (services, database, scheduled jobs, environment variables, domains) and what each becomes on Agent Lab, deploy it to a preview URL, tell me where to enter secrets, and wait for my OK before anything goes live or DNS changes.FAQ
Agent Lab vs Vercel: questions
What is the difference between Agent Lab and Vercel?
Vercel is built for frontends and serverless functions; Agent Lab runs always-on backend services, PostgreSQL and scheduled jobs in Taiwan.
Does Next.js run the same on Agent Lab as on Vercel?
Agent Lab runs Next.js as one always-on Node service with next start, so server features work; what you don't get is Vercel's global edge network, since the server is in Taiwan.
Will my app go down while I move from Vercel?
No. The app runs on a preview URL first while Vercel keeps serving; you change DNS only after testing, and can roll back in one step. Migration guide →
Is there a free plan?
Yes: 1 size-S app that sleeps after 15 idle minutes, 1 S database, 3 static sites, 100 build minutes and 5 GB of traffic a month, pausing at a limit instead of charging. Always-on apps and custom domains start on Pro at US$29 a month before tax. Pricing →
Where do the numbers on this page come from?
Vercel's pricing, regions and features are read from Vercel's own pricing and docs pages on 2026-10-18, and every table row links the page it came from. Where Vercel's pages disagree or say nothing, the table says so. Agent Lab's side follows its pricing and docs. Deploy docs →