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How to Get Vercel Pro Free
Vercel's free Hobby plan is already generous for personal projects. But students and open source maintainers can get Pro features free through Vercel's sponsorship programs.
Eligibility
- ✓Vercel account
- ✓For student: GitHub Education verified
- ✓For OSS: active open source project
- ✓Hobby plan: anyone (free by default)
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Apply at vercel.com/contact/sales
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Describe your open source or startup project
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Get approved for Pro plan
FAQ
What's included in Vercel's free plan?
Unlimited deployments, 100GB bandwidth, serverless functions, edge functions, and preview deployments. Perfect for most student projects.
Can I use a custom domain on free Vercel?
Yes, custom domains are supported on all plans including the free Hobby plan.
How do students get Vercel Pro free?
Through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. Verify your student status, then activate Vercel Pro from the pack benefits page. You get Pro analytics, advanced caching, and team features.
What are Vercel Pro features vs Hobby?
Pro adds: Web Analytics, Speed Insights, password protection, 1TB bandwidth, 10s serverless timeout (vs 5s), and more concurrent builds.