Deno Deploy
Hoppscotch
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $7/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | typescript-developers, edge-computing, api-builders, jamstack-sites | developers, open-source-teams, api-testing, lightweight-alternative |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019 |
| Edge Functions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kv Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Message Queues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Github Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Https | ✓ | ✗ |
| Playground | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rest Client | ✗ | ✓ |
| Graphql Client | ✗ | ✓ |
| Websocket Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collections | ✗ | ✓ |
| Environments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Hoppscotch Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Lightweight and fast (browser-based, no download)
- Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SSE, Socket.IO
- Team collaboration with shared collections
✗ Hoppscotch Cons
- Fewer features than Postman for enterprise use
- Limited mock server capabilities
- Desktop app less mature than web version
The Verdict
Deno Deploy is built for typescript developers and edge computing, with a focus on edge-functions and kv-database. Hoppscotch targets developers and open source teams and leads with rest-client and graphql-client.
On pricing, Hoppscotch is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $20/mo for Deno Deploy. That $13/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.
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.