Vercel, Netlify & Co vs. RiKuWe
One-click deployment is brilliant – until you need real operational responsibility.
What platforms like Vercel, Netlify & Co offer
Modern platforms are popular – and for good reason:
- CI/CD, preview deployments, CDN & SSL – all preconfigured
- GitHub push = automatic publishing
- Ideal for MVPs, frontend projects, and Jamstack setups
For many developers, it’s the easiest way to go live quickly.
What’s often overlooked
With convenience come trade-offs:
- No guaranteed EEA hosting – often U.S.-based or globally distributed
- No custom infrastructure – black-box deployments without control
- Logs, networking, roles – difficult or inaccessible
- Backups, monitoring, security – your own responsibility or unavailable
- GDPR? Complicated or not feasible at all
Just because it’s deployed fast doesn’t mean it’s secure, documented, or sustainable.
Comparison: Vercel / Netlify vs. RiKuWe
| Area | Vercel, Netlify, Render, etc. | RiKuWe (Managed Operations Partner) |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Developer Experience & Frontend flow | Operations & security of individual systems |
| Deployment | Git push, automatic | GitOps, CI/CD integrated, transparent |
| Hosting location | global, often unclear | exclusively EEA, ISO-certified |
| Infrastructure access | not possible | documented, traceable |
| Compliance & GDPR | often problematic | by design |
| Monitoring, alerts, backup | not included or limited | fully included |
| Exit / migration | hard to track | always exportable & reproducible |
When Vercel & Co make sense
- MVPs, landing pages, blog projects
- Developers focusing on quick delivery
- Projects with no GDPR or infra concerns
But the moment your app stores data, manages users, or needs to stay available, operations become a responsibility.
What RiKuWe does differently
- We don’t offer “deploy and forget” – we operate applications long-term
- We rely on open standards like Kubernetes, Git, Helm
- We build setups meant to run for years – not just until the next push
RiKuWe means infrastructure with accountability – transparent, documented, and supported.
Conclusion
One-click platforms get you online fast – RiKuWe keeps you there safely and responsibly.
If you're running more than an MVP, you don’t need a button – you need an operations partner.
RiKuWe: Managed Infrastructure. Understandable. Transferable. Trustworthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn’t Vercel easier than RiKuWe?
Yes – Vercel is incredibly convenient for initial deployments. But when it comes to infrastructure access, data protection, or uptime, “easy” often isn’t enough. RiKuWe complements this convenience with responsibility and traceability.
Can we deploy via Git with RiKuWe too?
Yes. Our setups use GitOps and CI/CD – with clear processes, review stages, and technical documentation. This keeps deployment simple, yet controlled.
Is RiKuWe only for large projects?
No. Even though we’re a young company, we support projects from day one with a strong focus on data protection, security, and traceability. Our setups scale – without hidden complexity.
Can we switch from RiKuWe to Vercel later?
Yes – our setups are documented and versioned. Migration to Vercel is possible if technically compatible. The difference? You leave us with clarity – not confusion.
Does RiKuWe also run static sites?
Yes – but with a focus on responsibility. If you just want to host a static page, Vercel is often more efficient. But if you need data protection, logging, or integrations, RiKuWe is the better fit.
