Simplifying runtime caching on Vercel
Vercel is merging its Data Cache service into Runtime Cache, unifying data caching across frameworks like Next.js, SvelteKit, and Nuxt. Developers using fetch caching or unstable_cache in Next.js won’t need to change their code. Pro and Enterprise projects receive increased storage allocations, with Pro getting 8x more space and Enterprise 10x. Runtime Cache now handles regional storage, authentication, and tag-based invalidation across Vercel’s global infrastructure. Improvements include faster reads during traffic bursts via circuit breakers, higher storage budgets reducing evictions, and enhanced observability with deployment markers, revalidation causes, and write utilization metrics. The migration simplifies billing and usage tools, with existing teams receiving advance notice and pricing details.
