Developer Tools · head to head
Deno vs Entrust Identity as a Service
Deno
Developer Tools
A fast, open-source, fully Node-compatible JS runtime with TypeScript baked right in
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Entrust Identity as a Service
Cybersecurity
Workforce and customer authentication from a certificate authority
- From
- $2/month
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only Deno has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Deno egress bandwidth overage costs $0.20/GB which can become expensive for high-traffic applications; Entrust Identity as a Service the application integration catalogue is smaller than that of the dedicated identity vendors, so uncommon SaaS applications more often need custom SAML configuration rather than a template.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Deno and Entrust Identity as a Service actually diverge.
| Attribute | Deno | Entrust Identity as a Service |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | Per user per month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux |
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
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 Deno
Nothing recorded that Entrust Identity as a Service does not also cover.
Only in Entrust Identity as a Service
- Multi-factor authentication
- Single sign-on
- Adaptive authentication
- Passwordless login
- Credential lifecycle
- Derived PIV credentials
- Directory integration
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Deno
- Running TypeScript natively without transpilation overheadnot Entrust Identity as a Service
- Migrating Node.js applications to secure-by-default runtimenot Entrust Identity as a Service
- Deploying edge functions and serverless containers seamlesslynot Entrust Identity as a Service
- Consolidating developer tools into single binarynot Entrust Identity as a Service
Entrust Identity as a Service
- A government agency needing derived mobile credentials from an existing PIV smart card estatenot Deno
- A bank that must support hardware tokens for corporate treasury users alongside push authentication for staffnot Deno
- An organisation already buying Entrust certificates that wants credential issuance and authentication from one vendornot Deno
- A defence supplier required to use certificate-based authentication that mainstream cloud identity products handle poorlynot Deno
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Deno
- Egress bandwidth overage costs $0.20/GB which can become expensive for high-traffic applications
- CPU time overage is $0.10/hour on Pro and Builder tiers, adding to costs for compute-intensive workloads
- Enterprise pricing is not disclosed; requires sales contact
Entrust Identity as a Service
- The application integration catalogue is smaller than that of the dedicated identity vendors, so uncommon SaaS applications more often need custom SAML configuration rather than a template.
- Developer experience for customer identity use cases is behind the specialists, and teams building consumer signup flows will find the APIs and documentation less complete.
- Advanced capabilities including adaptive authentication and credential management sit above the published entry price, so the two dollar figure rarely reflects what a regulated buyer actually spends.
- There are two overlapping products, Identity as a Service and Identity Enterprise, and choosing wrongly at the start means a migration later rather than a licence change.
- Identity governance, access certification and privileged access are not covered, so an organisation with audit-driven access review requirements needs a second vendor alongside it.
Pricing, plan by plan
Deno
Free- FreeFree
- 1 million requests/month
- 20GB egress bandwidth
- 10 apps
- Pro$20/month
- 5 million requests/month
- 200GB egress
- 50 apps
- Builder$200/month
- 25 million requests/month
- 2,000GB egress
- 10,000 apps
- Enterprise$null/month
- Custom limits on all metrics
- 99.95% reliability SLA
- Email support with SLA
Entrust Identity as a Service
$2/month- Workforce Standard$2/month
- Multi-factor authentication
- Single sign-on
- Directory integration
- Higher tiers$undefined/month
- Adaptive risk-based authentication
- Certificate and smart card credential management
- Derived PIV credentials
Which should you pick?
Choose Entrust Identity as a Service if
- You need multi-factor authentication.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux.
- You also want single sign-on.
Questions people ask
- Is Deno or Entrust Identity as a Service better?
- Neither clearly leads. Deno starts at Free and Entrust Identity as a Service at $2/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Deno or Entrust Identity as a Service?
- Deno has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Deno and $2/month for Entrust Identity as a Service.
- Does Deno or Entrust Identity as a Service run on more platforms?
- Deno runs on Web. Entrust Identity as a Service runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux.
- Can I use Deno for free?
- Yes. Deno has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Entrust Identity as a Service starts at $2/month.
- What is Deno best used for?
- Deno is most often used for running typescript natively without transpilation overhead, migrating node.js applications to secure-by-default runtime, deploying edge functions and serverless containers seamlessly, consolidating developer tools into single binary. Of those, running typescript natively without transpilation overhead and migrating node.js applications to secure-by-default runtime are not what Entrust Identity as a Service is typically brought in for.
- What can Deno do that Entrust Identity as a Service cannot?
- Entrust Identity as a Service covers Multi-factor authentication, Single sign-on, Adaptive authentication, Passwordless login.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Deno: How much does Deno Deploy cost?
Deno Deploy offers a free tier at $0/month, Pro at $20/month, and Builder at $200/month. Enterprise has custom pricing. All plans include base request and bandwidth limits, with overage charges for additional usage.
SourceEntrust Identity as a Service: Is MFA included or extra?
Multi-factor authentication is included in the workforce bundles rather than sold separately, which is not true of every competitor. Adaptive risk-based authentication sits in higher tiers.
Deno: What are Deno Deploy's overage charges?
Egress bandwidth overages cost $0.20 per GB. CPU time overages are $0.10 per hour on Pro and Builder tiers. Memory time and KV database operations also incur charges beyond included limits.
SourceEntrust Identity as a Service: Does it do identity governance?
No. Access certification, role mining and joiner-mover-leaver governance require a separate product such as SailPoint or Saviynt.
Deno: How many apps can I deploy on Deno's free plan?
The free tier includes 10 apps with up to 1 concurrent build. Pro tier supports 50 apps with 3 concurrent builds, and Builder supports 10,000 apps with 20 concurrent builds.
SourceEntrust Identity as a Service: Why choose this over Okta or Entra ID?
Almost always because of PKI, smart cards or derived credentials. Without that requirement the mainstream platforms are the stronger general purpose choice.
Deno: How many team members can access Deno Deploy?
The free tier supports up to 3 team members. Pro supports 10 team members. Builder supports 25 team members. Enterprise has custom seat limits.
SourceRelated pages
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