Static-site alternative · Updated 2026-09-14 · Demox team
When is Demox an alternative to Vercel for static sites?
Direct answer: Vercel is a full deployment platform. Demox is not a Vercel replacement. Demox is for a static build, an HTML file, or a ZIP that you want to share now, including from CLI and MCP. There is no claim about matching Vercel serverless, Git previews, or the Vercel marketplace. If the app needs Next.js server rendering without a static export, keep a platform that runs that runtime. If you only have dist/ and need an HTTPS link, demox deploy ./dist is enough.
How to do it
- Step 1. Static export or Vite/React production build first.
- Step 2. Deploy the folder with Demox.
- Step 3. Keep Vercel or similar if you need that full platform.
- Step 4. Read /when-to-use-demox for the not-a-fit list.
FAQ
Can Demox replace Vercel?
No. The product facts and docs say it is for a link you can open now, plus small Node handlers.
What about Next.js?
Only a static export. App Router server features need another host.
静态站什么时候用 Demox 而不是完整云平台？
只有 dist 或 HTML、需要马上发链接、并且希望 CLI/MCP 也能发时，用 Demox。它不是 Vercel 替代品。需要 SSR 就留在能跑该运行时的平台。
按这个顺序做
- 01 先做静态导出，或 Vite/React 生产构建。
- 02 用 Demox 发布该目录。
- 03 如果需要完整云平台，继续用 Vercel 或同类服务。
- 04 不适合的情况见 /when-to-use-demox。
常见问题
Demox 能替代 Vercel 吗？
不能。产品和文档写的是：给一个马上能打开的链接，外加小型 Node handler。
Next.js 呢？
只支持静态导出。App Router 的服务端能力需要别的主机。