Cloudflare
Deno Deploy
| Feature | Cloudflare | Deno Deploy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | websites, web-applications, api-developers, enterprises | typescript-developers, edge-computing, api-builders, jamstack-sites |
| Founded | 2009 | 2021 |
| Cdn | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ddos Protection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workers Serverless | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zero Trust | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Application Firewall | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ssl Tls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Edge Functions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kv Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Message Queues | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automatic Https | ✗ | ✓ |
| Playground | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Cloudflare Pros
- Generous free tier includes CDN, DNS, and basic DDoS protection
- Global edge network with 300+ data centers
- Workers platform for serverless computing at the edge
- Fast DNS propagation and always-on DDoS mitigation
✗ Cloudflare Cons
- Advanced security features require expensive plans
- Support quality varies by plan level
- Some features have usage-based billing surprises
✓ Deno Deploy Pros
- Deploys to 35+ edge locations automatically
- Zero-config with native TypeScript support
- Built-in KV database and message queues
- Generous free tier (100K requests/day)
✗ Deno Deploy Cons
- Limited to Deno runtime (not Node.js compatible for all packages)
- Smaller ecosystem than established platforms
- Less suitable for long-running background jobs
The Verdict
Cloudflare is built for websites and web applications, with a focus on cdn and ddos-protection. Deno Deploy targets typescript developers and edge computing and leads with edge-functions and kv-database.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($20/mo for Cloudflare, $20/mo for Deno Deploy), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Cloudflare offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Deno Deploy takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Cloudflare has a slight overall edge — but if deploys to 35+ edge locations automatically matters most to you, Deno Deploy may still be the right call.