PromptShip
Comparison

PromptShip vs Vercel

Vercel is strongest when frontend delivery and edge execution lead the architecture. PromptShip is built for persistent services and governed agent workflows across compute and managed data.

Vercel supports multi-service deployments, WebSockets in Functions, function execution up to 30 minutes, and Marketplace storage with unified billing. PromptShip centers the operating workflow around named environment-scoped agent identity, human approval for agent-initiated production writes, and an attributable action trail.

Named agent identityApproval gate on agent prod writesOne action ledger

Feature comparison

PromptShipVercel
Frontend hosting (Next.js, static)✓✓
Edge functions / ISR at POPs✕✓
Multi-service app deployments✓Vercel Services
WebSocket connectionsPersistent serviceFunctions (public beta)
Long-running executionPersistent serviceFunctions up to 30 min
Database provisioningManaged resources via MCPMarketplace integrations
Database billingPromptShip resource tiersUnified Vercel billing
Agent identity and action attributionAgent, token, task, environmentTeam activity log
Agent-operation controlsScoped tokens + write approvalsApproved agent actions
Compute pricing modelFlat resource tiersMetered usage

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When Vercel is the right choice

  • You need code running at edge POPs (edge functions, edge middleware) for global low-latency reads.
  • You lean heavily on Next.js ISR with on-demand revalidation.
  • You want frontend infrastructure, Functions, Services, and Marketplace integrations in the Vercel workflow.

When PromptShip is the right choice

  • You want WebSockets, workers, cron, and long-lived processes on the same persistent service runtime.
  • You want managed Postgres, Redis, and ClickHouse as PromptShip resources, or you want to keep your existing Supabase / Neon / Upstash and attach the compute.
  • You want agent actions attributed by agent, token, task, and environment, with a human gate on agent-initiated production writes.
  • You prefer flat resource tiers to metered compute usage.

Move everything, or start with the services that benefit from PromptShip's persistent runtime and agent workflow. Read the migration guide

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Try PromptShip as your Vercel alternative

Move the whole app, or start with the services that fit a persistent, agent-operated workflow. Free during early access.

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$ claude mcp add --transport http promptship https://mcp.promptship.dev/mcp