Vercel AI SDK
Free TypeScript framework for AI web apps with streaming UI and a unified interface to 100+ LLMs; optional paid Vercel hosting/gateway services.
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Features
The Vercel AI SDK is a free open-source TypeScript framework for AI interfaces: streaming, multi-model support, and unified calls across 100+ LLMs.
Hosting and AI Gateway on Vercel are optional and usage-based (Pro from $20/month/seat). The SDK itself stays usable without SDK license fees.
- Free TypeScript framework for AI web apps with streaming UI
- Unified interface to 100+ large language models (LLMs)
- React hooks such as useChat and useCompletion
- Server-side helpers generateText and generateObject
- Optional Vercel AI Gateway with observability and load balancing
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel AI SDK | free | free, open source (Apache-2.0) | TypeScript framework with streaming, fallbacks, multi-model support React hooks (useChat, useCompletion) Server-side functions (generateText, generateObject) Unified interface to 100+ LLMs Install via npm install ai |
| Vercel Pro (hosting/AI Gateway) | 20 $ | Month/seat | $20 monthly credit for usage-based services (incl. AI Gateway) AI Gateway: access to 100+ models, observability, load balancing included Vercel Agent (beta) additionally usage-based at $0.25/million tokens |
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FAQ
Is Vercel AI SDK available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is Vercel AI SDK's vendor based?
Vercel Inc., based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Vercel AI SDK still active?
Active, open source (Apache-2.0). TypeScript framework for AI apps with streaming, fallbacks and multi-model support, 100+ LLM providers, part of the Vercel ecosystem (AI Gateway, Sandbox, Workflows).
How many plans are documented for Vercel AI SDK?
The catalog documents 2 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Vercel AI SDK categorized for?
Vercel AI SDK is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about Vercel AI SDK come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://ai-sdk.dev
- https://vercel.com/pricing
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