A Vercel alternative that runs your backend
Vercel is great for frontends, but hitting its serverless limits — execution timeouts, no long-running processes, no persistent connections — is a common reason developers look elsewhere. Darmi Cloud is a Vercel alternative built to run your backend as a real, persistent server.
Darmi Cloud vs Vercel, feature by feature
An honest side-by-side. Where Vercel leads, we say so below.
| Feature | Darmi Cloud | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Long-running server processes | Serverless timeouts apply | |
| Persistent connections (WebSockets, queues) | Limited on serverless | |
| Any backend framework via Docker | Frontend-focused | |
| Deploy from GitHub | ||
| Custom domains + free SSL | ||
| Self-hostable on your own VPS | ||
| Pricing model | Flat €0 / €15 / €39 per month | Usage-based (can spike) |
Where Darmi Cloud stands out
Real, persistent backends
Run Node, Django, Laravel, Rails, Go or any Dockerfile as a long-lived server — no serverless execution limits.
Keep your frontend workflow
Still deploy from GitHub with preview deployments and custom domains — just with a backend that actually runs.
Flat pricing and self-hosting
Predictable monthly plans, and the freedom to self-host the whole platform on your own VPS.
When Vercel is the better choice
Vercel remains the better home for a purely frontend or Next.js-centric project that thrives on its edge network and serverless model and doesn't need a persistent backend.
Darmi Cloud vs Vercel — FAQ
Why look for a Vercel alternative for the backend?
Vercel's serverless model has execution timeouts and no long-running processes or persistent connections. If your backend needs those, a platform that runs persistent servers — like Darmi Cloud — is a better fit.
Can I run my frontend on Vercel and backend on Darmi Cloud?
Yes. A common setup is keeping the frontend on Vercel and deploying the backend API on Darmi Cloud, pointing the frontend at its subdomain or custom domain.
Does Darmi Cloud support WebSockets and background workers?
Yes. Because your app runs as a persistent container, long-lived connections and worker-style processes work as expected.
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