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Arq Backup vs Deno Deploy

Arq Backup logo

Arq Backup

File Storage & Backup

Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage

From
$50/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deno Deploy logo

Deno Deploy

Cloud & Infrastructure

Serverless JavaScript at the edge

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Deno Deploy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arq Backup runs on Mac and Windows only; Deno Deploy smaller ecosystem compared to AWS Lambda with fewer third-party integrations
  • They diverge on capability: Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Deno Deploy covers Edge Functions.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arq Backup and Deno Deploy actually diverge.

Attributes where Arq Backup and Deno Deploy differ
AttributeArq BackupDeno Deploy
Starting price$50/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, MacCloud/Web
CategoryFile Storage & BackupCloud & Infrastructure
Founded20092021

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arq Backup

  • Client-side encryption
  • Hourly backups
  • Network backup
  • Deduplication
  • Immutable backups
  • Budget controls
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud

Only in Deno Deploy

  • Edge Functions
  • Deno KV
  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Global Distribution
  • Zero Config Deploy
  • Git Integration
  • Instant Rollbacks
  • Web Standard APIs

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arq Backup

  • Data protectionnot Deno Deploy
  • Disaster recoverynot Deno Deploy
  • Business continuitynot Deno Deploy
  • Ransomware protectionnot Deno Deploy
  • Compliancenot Deno Deploy

Deno Deploy

  • API endpointsnot Arq Backup
  • Edge functionsnot Arq Backup
  • Static sitesnot Arq Backup
  • Real-time appsnot Arq Backup

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arq Backup

  • Runs on Mac and Windows only
  • Arq 7 is licensed per computer, and continuing to receive updates after the first year costs $25 per year per computer
  • Arq Premium covers up to 5 computers, so larger households or teams need more than one subscription
  • Arq Premium includes 1TB of storage and charges $0.0059 per GB per month beyond it

Deno Deploy

  • Smaller ecosystem compared to AWS Lambda with fewer third-party integrations
  • Less mature than established serverless platforms; newer company and platform
  • 1GB deployment size limit may restrict larger applications
  • 512MB memory limit lower than some competitors for memory-intensive workloads
  • Smaller user base and community compared to Lambda or Netlify

Pricing, plan by plan

Arq Backup

$50/year
  • Arq Premium$50/year
    • 5 computers
    • Arq Cloud storage option
    • Email support

Deno Deploy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1M requests/month
    • 100GB outbound bandwidth
    • 50ms CPU time per request
  • Pro$20/month
    • Unlimited requests
    • 5GB KV storage
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Arq Backup if

  • You need client-side encryption.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want hourly backups.
Arq Backup review

Choose Deno Deploy if

  • You need edge functions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud/Web.
  • You also want deno kv.
Deno Deploy review

Questions people ask

Is Arq Backup or Deno Deploy better?
Neither clearly leads. Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Deno Deploy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arq Backup or Deno Deploy?
Deno Deploy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/year for Arq Backup and Free for Deno Deploy.
Does Arq Backup or Deno Deploy run on more platforms?
Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac. Deno Deploy runs on Cloud/Web.
Can I use Deno Deploy for free?
Yes. Deno Deploy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arq Backup starts at $50/year.
What is Arq Backup best used for?
Arq Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Deno Deploy is typically brought in for.
What can Arq Backup do that Deno Deploy cannot?
Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication. Deno Deploy covers Edge Functions, Deno KV, Automatic HTTPS, Global Distribution.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deno Deploy: What does Deno Deploy's free tier include?

Deno Deploy free tier includes 1 million requests per month, 100 GB of outbound bandwidth, 50 milliseconds of CPU time per request, 50 custom domains, 1 GiB of KV storage, and up to 5 team members.

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Deno Deploy: What are Deno Deploy's Pro plan features and pricing?

Deno Deploy Pro costs $20/month and removes request limits, increases KV storage to 5GB, and includes priority support. Additional storage beyond 5GB costs $0.75/GiB.

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Deno Deploy: What are the deployment size and memory limits for Deno Deploy?

The total size of all files within a deployment (source files and static files) should not exceed 1 gigabyte. Applications have a maximum memory allocation of 512MB.

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Deno Deploy: Does Deno Deploy support TypeScript natively?

Yes. Deno Deploy runs TypeScript natively with zero-configuration TypeScript support. Code can be written in TypeScript or JavaScript and runs on the same V8 engine.

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Deno Deploy: What security features does Deno Deploy provide?

Deno Deploy features an opt-in permission system to mitigate supply chain attacks. Permissions can be explicitly granted for file, network, and environment access, running code securely by default.

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