Vercel
Overview
This page helps you quickly choose the best SerenDB–Vercel integration for your project. Whether you're starting fresh or have existing infrastructure, we'll guide you to the right solution.
Choose the **Vercel-Managed Integration** if you're new to SerenDB and want unified billing through Vercel. Choose the **SerenDB-Managed Integration** if you already have a SerenDB account or prefer to manage billing directly with SerenDB. ---
Compare the options at a glance
Ideal for
New users, teams wanting a single Vercel bill
Existing SerenDB users, direct SerenDB billing
Integration not required or custom
SerenDB account
Created automatically via Vercel
Pre-existing SerenDB account
Pre-existing SerenDB account
Billing
Paid through Vercel
Paid through SerenDB
Paid through SerenDB
Setup method
Vercel Marketplace → Native Integrations → "SerenDB Postgres"
Vercel Marketplace → Connectable Accounts → "SerenDB"
Manual env-vars
Preview Branching
✅
✅
✖️
Branch cleanup
Manual deletion required
Automatic deletion available
N/A
Choose your integration path
**If you want to build preview branching into your own CI/CD pipelines (e.g., via GitHub Actions)**, use a **[manual connection](/docs/guides/vercel-manual)** instead of the automated integrations below.
For automated integrations, follow this simple flow:
Do you have an existing SerenDB account?
Do you already have a SerenDB account or project you want to keep using?
✅ Yes → Use SerenDB-Managed Integration
❌ No → Continue below
Choose your billing preference
Where would you like to manage billing for SerenDB?
Through my Vercel account → Use Vercel-Managed Integration
Directly with SerenDB → Use SerenDB-Managed Integration
Integration options overview
Vercel-Managed Integration SerenDB-Managed Integration Manual Connection
Next steps
Select Vercel-Managed, SerenDB-Managed, or Manual based on the decision flow above Click through to your chosen integration's detailed documentation Set up database branching for your development workflow Verify your database connection works in both production and preview environments
Last updated