Head-to-head · Edge Functions
Deno Deploy vs Gcore FastEdge
Deno Deploy leads on 1 check, Gcore FastEdge on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDeno Deploy · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDeno Deploy · 3 of 3
Deno Deploy scores higher on our rubric for edge functions: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Deno Deploy leads on included requests: 5e+06 /mo versus 3e+06 /mo.
Deno Deploy is the better fit for teams wanting a full-featured JavaScript edge platform. Gcore FastEdge is the better fit for teams needing low-cost multi-language edge logic.
- Deno Deploy fits best
Teams wanting a full-featured JavaScript edge platform
- Gcore FastEdge fits best
Teams needing low-cost multi-language edge logic
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Side by side
| Feature | Deno Deploy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Gcore FastEdge 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Edge Functions | #5 in Edge Functions |
| Best for | Teams wanting a full-featured JavaScript edge platform | Teams needing low-cost multi-language edge logic |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo | €5/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Deno Deploy 3/3 · Gcore FastEdge 2/3 | ||
| Request processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Response streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cron triggers | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Runtime languages | JavaScript, TypeScript, Deno, Node.js | JavaScript, Rust, WebAssembly |
| Included requests | 5e+06 /mo (best) | 3e+06 /mo |
| Deployment methods | GitHub integration, dashboard, CLI | Portal, API, CLI, Terraform |
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| Our verdict | Deno Deploy is a serverless platform for deploying and running JavaScript and TypeScript applications in the cloud or on self-hosted infrastructure. It is designed for individual developers, teams, and organizations building dynamic web… Read the review → |
Gcore FastEdge is a serverless edge-computing product for developers building request-time applications and HTTP processing logic. It runs WebAssembly applications across 210+ points of presence and supports JavaScript and Rust development… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Deno Deploy — where it wins
- Free plan includes 1M requests monthly and 20 GiB egress
- Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, Deno, and Node.js compatibility
- GitHub, dashboard, and CLI deployment with observability tools
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 1M requests per month
- Free-plan support is community-only
- Platform support is listed for the web
Gcore FastEdge — where it wins
- JavaScript, Rust, and WebAssembly support request-time logic
- Pro includes 3,000,000 calls, 5-second runtime, and 200 MB memory
- Deploy through the Portal, API, CLI, or Terraform
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits calls to 1,000,000 per month
- Enterprise pricing and usage limits are custom
- The product is centered on Gcore's ecosystem
- Deno Deploy9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad edge platform with JavaScript runtimes, streaming, cron, and observability.
Visit Deno DeployFull verdict → - Gcore FastEdge8.8/10 · Free plan
A low-cost, multi-language edge runtime with flexible deployment and useful state controls.
Visit Gcore FastEdgeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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