What are some budget-friendly hosting options for Next.js?

If you need something cheaper than about $8 a month, have you thought about Firebase with cloud functions? It's a solid option if your traffic remains low.

The most cost-effective solution might actually be to skip SSR altogether. Do you have specific reasons for sticking with Next.js instead of switching over to React with Vite? It could save you some money on hosting.

Honestly, $200 for two years is pretty decent, working out to less than $9 a month. While not the cheapest, it's still quite reasonable for hosting. You could consider containerizing your app for more options. Otherwise, it’s a fair price for what you’re getting.

You might want to explore AWS Lambda. Since your traffic is low, you could potentially stay within the free tier limits, which means you wouldn't pay for a server that's idle all day. This can save you a lot with pay-per-use billing.

If you're looking for something user-friendly, Vercel might be free with your user count. However, I'd suggest also checking out platforms like Dokploy if you want a managed experience, or a DigitalOcean droplet for a more hands-on approach with Docker. Both have their pros and cons depending on how much control you want.