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Deno Deploy vs GitHub Pages

Deno DeployIndie
8.0/ 10
Higher score
GitHub Pages
8.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Deno Deploy wins 0, GitHub Pages wins 1 (3 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricDeno DeployGitHub Pages
Score
Winner: right
8.08.5
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: left
IndependentIndie
Microsoft Corp.
Founded
20212008
Best for
Devs writing TypeScript/Deno at the edge with KV storageDevelopers hosting docs, portfolios, or project sites from a Git repo
Price per mo
Free/ moFree/ mo
Renewal multiplier
——
Tagline
Edge JavaScript runtime from the Deno teamFree static hosting on the world's biggest code host
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Deno Deploy4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Generous free tier with KV storage included
  • ✓V8 isolates start near-instantly
  • ✓Web-standard APIs, less framework lock-in
  • ✓Tight Deno + Fresh integration
– Cons
  • ✗npm compat isn't 100% drop-in
  • ✗Smaller community than Workers / Vercel Edge
  • ✗Venture-backed parent — long-term uncertainty
  • ✗Less framework tooling than Vercel
GitHub Pages4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Free for public repos with usable soft limits
  • ✓Git push to deploy, no separate dashboard
  • ✓Custom domain and free HTTPS
  • ✓GitHub Actions unlocks any static generator
– Cons
  • ✗No serverless functions or dynamic routing
  • ✗Private repo Pages requires paid GitHub plan
  • ✗Default Jekyll pipeline is dated
  • ✗Microsoft-owned (matters if that matters to you)
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitDeno Deploy ↗Score 8.0VisitGitHub Pages ↗Score 8.5
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