How to Migrate from AWS to Vercel

Audit Your AWS Services

Identify which AWS services you're using: EC2, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, RDS, etc. Map each to Vercel equivalents: serverless functions, edge middleware, blob storage, and Vercel Postgres.

Convert to Next.js or Framework

If not already using a supported framework, migrate your frontend to Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or another Vercel-supported framework. This is the foundation of the migration.

Move Static Assets

Transfer S3-hosted assets to Vercel Blob or a CDN like Cloudflare R2. Update all asset references in your codebase. Set up appropriate cache headers.

Convert Lambdas to Serverless Functions

Rewrite AWS Lambda functions as Vercel serverless functions in the /api directory. Vercel functions support Node.js, Python, Go, and Ruby. Test each endpoint thoroughly.

Configure Domain and DNS

Add your domain in Vercel's dashboard. Update DNS records to point to Vercel's nameservers. SSL certificates are provisioned automatically.

Set Up CI/CD

Connect your GitHub repo to Vercel. Push-to-deploy replaces your AWS CodePipeline or GitHub Actions deploy scripts. Configure preview deployments for PRs.

Monitor and Optimize

Use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights to monitor performance post-migration. Compare costs between your AWS bill and Vercel pricing to verify savings.