Deno Deploy
Hasura
| Feature | Deno Deploy | Hasura |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | typescript-developers, edge-computing, api-builders, jamstack-sites | backend-developers, startups, api-developers, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2021 | 2017 |
| Edge Functions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kv Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Message Queues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Github Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Https | ✓ | ✗ |
| Playground | ✓ | ✗ |
| Graphql Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rest Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Authorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Event Triggers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Remote Schemas | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Hasura Pros
- Instant APIs
- Real-time subscriptions
- Great developer experience
- Performance
✗ Hasura Cons
- PostgreSQL-focused
- Complex authorization
- Pricing changes
The Verdict
Deno Deploy is built for typescript developers and edge computing, with a focus on edge-functions and kv-database. Hasura targets backend developers and startups and leads with graphql-api and rest-api.
On pricing, Deno Deploy is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $99/mo for Hasura. That $79/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Deno Deploy offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Hasura takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.