Preview environments per PR
GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket webhooks create a preview for each pull request and tear it down automatically when it closes.
Vercel alternative
Vercel-style deploys on servers you own
Push to git and get a running app with HTTPS, preview environments per pull request, logs, metrics and one-click rollback, on your own Linux boxes.
curl -fsSL https://levelrail.com/install.sh | sudo sh
The parts of Vercel people miss when they leave
One-click rollback
Prior images stay pinned, so going back means switching to an image that is still there, not rebuilding from an old commit.
Predictable cost
You pay for the servers you already rent, not per request or per seat. Metrics and logs stay on your own nodes.
Where the trade-offs are
Vercel is a managed cloud with a global edge network. Levelrail is the other model: your servers, your data, your bill.
VercelLevelrail
Where it runsA managed cloud you do not controlLinux servers you own, one or many
DeploysGit integration, previews, instant rollbackGit integration, previews per PR, rollback with pinned images
ObservabilitySee Vercel's own documentationMetrics and log search built in, node-local
DataHandled by the vendorSecrets, metrics and logs stay on your nodes unless you configure an export or drain
Edge networkGlobal edge networkNot provided: bring your own CDN if you need one
From Vercel to your own server
- 1
Inventory what Vercel holds
Env vars per environment, domains, redirects and cron jobs live in the dashboard, not your repo. The runbook has the checklist.
- 2
Deploy to Levelrail
Connect the repo, set env vars, and deploy a Dockerfile build. Check it on a temporary domain.
- 3
Cut DNS over
Lower TTLs first, switch, and keep Vercel as a fallback until you trust the new setup.
Frequently asked questions
Can Levelrail host Next.js?
Yes, as a container built from your Dockerfile. Build-time variables such as NEXT_PUBLIC_* are inlined at build, which the migration runbook covers.
Does it have serverless functions or an edge network?
No. It runs long-lived containers on your servers. If you need a global edge network, put a CDN in front.
Is there an importer for Vercel?
No, migration from Vercel is manual. The runbook maps each Vercel concept to its Levelrail equivalent and lists the gaps.
What does it cost?
The software is free under Apache 2.0. Your cost is the servers you run it on.
Own your deploy pipeline
Run a side project on it first. Open source, so you can read how every step works.