Features
- Deploy TypeScript/JavaScript to 35+ edge regions
- Zero-config deployment from GitHub
- Built-in Deno KV distributed database
- Web-standard APIs (fetch, Request, Response)
Pros
- Native TypeScript with zero build step
- Deno KV provides built-in distributed storage
- V8 isolates with zero cold starts
Cons
- Deno ecosystem is smaller than Node.js
- Some npm packages may not work
- Limited to Deno runtime APIs
Overview
Deno Deploy is a globally distributed serverless platform designed for the Deno runtime. It runs JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly on V8 isolates across 35+ edge regions, providing low-latency responses to users worldwide with zero cold starts.
A key differentiator is Deno KV, a built-in globally distributed key-value database that comes free with Deno Deploy. This eliminates the need for external database services for many use cases, allowing you to build complete applications with just Deno Deploy.
The platform uses web-standard APIs (fetch, Request, Response, Web Crypto) rather than proprietary ones, making code portable across runtimes that support web standards.
When to Use
Choose Deno Deploy when building with the Deno runtime and you want edge-first deployment with built-in distributed storage. It is ideal for APIs, server-side rendered apps, and real-time applications built with Deno.
Getting Started
deno install -Arf jsr:@deno/deployctl
deployctl deploy --project=my-project main.ts