HostingGuru
Deploy Next.jsin minutes.
Push your Next.js project to GitHub and let HostingGuru handle the rest. Server-side rendering, API routes, and the App Router work out of the box — no Dockerfile, no build scripts, no DevOps. We auto-detect your next.config and deploy the right way.
Steps
1. Connect your GitHub
Sign up and install the HostingGuru GitHub App. We'll list all your repositories — pick the one with your Next.js project.
2. We detect Next.js
HostingGuru scans your repository for next.config.js or next.config.mjs alongside a package.json that includes the next dependency. We automatically identify whether you're using the App Router or Pages Router, and configure the build command and output directory to match. No manual setup needed — your SSR pages, static assets, and API routes are all accounted for.
3. Your app is live
Your Next.js app deploys with full server-side rendering enabled. API routes respond immediately, incremental static regeneration works as expected, and middleware runs at the edge. You get a live URL with HTTPS in minutes — push again and the next build is automatic.
Next.js the way Vercel-style apps deploy elsewhere
App Router and Pages Router both supported
next build runs as part of the build phase. We detect the output mode — server, standalone, or static export — and configure the runtime accordingly. App Router with Server Components, Pages Router with getServerSideProps, both ship without flags.
API routes run as part of your app
Your app/api/* and pages/api/* handlers run inside the same Node process as the SSR routes — no per-route serverless cold starts, no per-route concurrency limits, no surprise bills when a route gets popular. One service, predictable cost.
Middleware on the request path
middleware.ts at the project root runs on every request. Authentication, redirects, A/B routing, geo-based logic — all execute before your page handler. We run middleware in the Node runtime, not on a separate edge tier you have to reason about.
Image Optimization with Sharp built in
next/image works out of the box. Sharp is prebuilt and ready, so on-demand resizing of remote and local images runs in-process. Configure remote patterns in next.config.js and HostingGuru handles the rest.
ISR revalidation that actually revalidates
revalidate, revalidatePath, and revalidateTag all work. The cache is per-region, persisted across deploys (where safe), and respects your fetch cache directives. Tag-based purges flush in seconds, not minutes.
Free tier for your portfolio site
Your Next.js portfolio, your indie SaaS landing, your side project all fit on the Starter plan free, with HTTPS, custom builds, and no sleep. Move to Hobby when you want a custom domain or a second project.
Ready to deploy your Next.js app?
From GitHub to production in under 5 minutes. No credit card needed.
Key facts and common questions
Next.js hosting on HostingGuru is a managed Platform-as-a-Service that builds and runs your Next.js application directly from a GitHub repository, without you operating servers, container registries, or build pipelines.
What is the fastest way to deploy a Next.js app on HostingGuru?
Install the HostingGuru GitHub App on the repository, pick the branch, and click Deploy. HostingGuru detects next in package.json, runs next build, and starts the production server with next start. App Router, Pages Router, API Routes, and Server Actions all work without configuration. The first deploy of a standard Next.js project finishes in about 2–4 minutes.
How long does a Next.js deployment take on HostingGuru?
A medium Next.js app (App Router, 30 pages, 50 dependencies) deploys in 3–5 minutes cold and 90–120 seconds on subsequent deploys. The .next cache is reused when the lockfile is unchanged.
Which Next.js versions does HostingGuru support?
HostingGuru supports Next.js 13, 14, 15, and 16 on Node.js 18, 20, 22, and 24. SSR, ISR, App Router, and middleware all run on the server runtime — no edge-only constraints.
How much does it cost to deploy a Next.js app on HostingGuru?
The Starter plan is free for one always-on Next.js service. Hobby is $19/month for 3 services on shared infrastructure. Pro is $35/month for 10 services on a dedicated CX22 server. See pricing for the full plan matrix.