Deno Deploy
Heroku
| Feature | Deno Deploy | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | From $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | typescript-developers, edge-computing, api-builders, jamstack-sites | startups, prototyping, small-teams, ruby-python-node-developers |
| Founded | 2021 | 2007 |
| Edge Functions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kv Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Message Queues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Github Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Https | ✓ | ✗ |
| Playground | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Deploy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Managed Postgres | ✗ | ✓ |
| Managed Redis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Add Ons | ✗ | ✓ |
| Review Apps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pipelines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Scaling | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Heroku Pros
- Simplest deployment experience (git push to deploy)
- Extensive add-on marketplace for databases and services
- Great for prototyping and MVPs
- Managed Postgres and Redis included
✗ Heroku Cons
- Removed free tier in 2022
- Expensive for production workloads at scale
- Limited infrastructure customization
The Verdict
Deno Deploy is built for typescript developers and edge computing, with a focus on edge-functions and kv-database. Heroku targets startups and prototyping and leads with git-deploy and managed-postgres.
On pricing, Heroku is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $20/mo for Deno Deploy. That $15/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Deno Deploy has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Heroku requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Deno Deploy has a slight overall edge — but if simplest deployment experience (git push to deploy) matters most to you, Heroku may still be the right call.