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Platform SettingsOverview

Platform Settings Overview

Zero-code optimizations. Most take 2 minutes to change.

Most developers deploy and never touch project settings again. That's leaving money on the table.

The Big Three

SettingTimeTypical Savings
Fluid Compute2 min40-85% on functions
Build Settings10 min20-50% on builds
Memory Config15 min10-25% on functions

Quick Checklist

Compute

Enable Fluid Compute The biggest single optimization for function costs.

Right-size function memory per route Match memory allocation to actual route requirements.

Set max duration appropriately Don't pay for timeout headroom you don't need.

Builds

Enable auto job cancellation Stop wasting build minutes on superseded commits.

Configure branch filtering Only build branches that matter.

Set ignored files pattern Skip builds when only docs or config change.

Add-Ons

Disable unused services Turn off services you enabled but stopped using.

Evaluate alternatives for high-usage services Third-party options often cost less at scale.

Add-On Audit

Vercel services are excellent for convenience. At scale, alternatives often win:

ServiceAlternativeWhen to Switch
Vercel KVUpstash, Redis CloudHigh volume ops
Vercel PostgresNeon, SupabaseNeed more than 256MB
Vercel BlobCloudflare R2Large file storage

Start with Fluid Compute - it's usually the biggest win.

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