Vercel
Vercel’s build cache size limit is now 5 GB across every build machine type. Projects can retain more installed dependencies and framework files between deployments, reducing the work repeated during later builds.
The change applies automatically to Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Turbo build machines. There is no extra charge and no configuration to change.
According to the Vercel changelog, caches that crossed the previous limit were discarded. The next deployment then had to build without that saved cache.
The 5 GB build cache replaces three different limits
The old limit depended on the build machine. Basic and Standard machines could retain up to 1.5 GB, Enhanced machines up to 3 GB, and Turbo machines up to 4.75 GB.
| Build machine | Previous cache limit | New cache limit |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1.5 GB | 5 GB |
| Standard | 1.5 GB | 5 GB |
| Enhanced | 3 GB | 5 GB |
| Turbo | 4.75 GB | 5 GB |
A build machine is the compute environment that installs a project’s dependencies and builds it before deployment. Its cache can hold installed dependencies and framework files so that later deployments can reuse them rather than recreating them.
The largest increase is on Basic and Standard machines, where the limit rises from 1.5 GB to 5 GB. Enhanced moves from 3 GB, while Turbo receives a smaller increase from 4.75 GB.
What changes for existing Vercel projects
There is no migration step. Existing projects receive the larger limit automatically, regardless of which of the four build machine types they use.
Projects whose caches stayed below their previous limit will continue to reuse cached files as before. Projects that crossed the old threshold can now retain caches up to 5 GB instead of having them discarded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vercel build cache?
The build cache stores installed dependencies and framework files for reuse between deployments. Reusing those files can reduce install and build times on later deployments.
Which Vercel build machines get the 5 GB cache limit?
The 5 GB limit applies to Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Turbo build machines. It is enabled automatically with no configuration required.
Does the larger Vercel build cache cost extra?
No. Vercel has increased the cache limit to 5 GB at no additional charge across all build machine types.
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