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Deno vs Holistics

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Deno

Developer Tools

A fast, open-source, fully Node-compatible JS runtime with TypeScript baked right in

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit DenoFull review
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Holistics

Business Intelligence

Self-service BI for data teams

From
$800/month
Free plan
No
Visit HolisticsFull review

The short version

  • Holistics is a self-service business intelligence platform.
  • Deno has a free plan, then $20/mo; Holistics starts at $800/mo.
  • Where Deno falls short: egress bandwidth overage costs $0.20/GB which can become expensive for high-traffic applications.
  • Where Holistics falls short: the entry plan is $960 per month billed monthly, which is a high floor for a BI tool.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deno and Holistics actually diverge.

Attributes where Deno and Holistics differ
AttributeDenoHolistics
Starting priceFree$800/month
Pricing modelFreemiumSubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryDeveloper ToolsBusiness Intelligence

Identical on both: platforms (Web).

Not yet recorded: founded for Deno.

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 Holistics does not also cover.

Only in Holistics

  • Data Modeling
  • Version Control
  • Scheduling
  • Caching
  • Embedding
  • BigQuery
  • Snowflake
  • Redshift

What people use each for

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

Deno

  • Running TypeScript natively without transpilation overheadnot Holistics
  • Migrating Node.js applications to secure-by-default runtimenot Holistics
  • Deploying edge functions and serverless containers seamlesslynot Holistics
  • Consolidating developer tools into single binarynot Holistics

Holistics

  • Modelling business metrics in a code-defined semantic layer with Git version controlnot Deno
  • Self-service exploration and dashboards for non-SQL usersnot Deno
  • Embedding analytics into a customer-facing productnot 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

Holistics

  • The entry plan is $960 per month billed monthly, which is a high floor for a BI tool
  • Every plan includes only the first 10 users, with additional users charged at $15 per month each on Entry and Standard and $18 on the Security Compliance Suite
  • The Entry plan caps reports at 100, and each additional 100 reports costs $120 per month
  • Google SSO requires the Standard plan at $1,200 per month; enterprise SSO with SAML and SCIM provisioning requires the Security Compliance Suite at $2,400 per month
  • Row-based access control, IP whitelisting, pass-through authentication and user activity monitoring are all Security Compliance Suite features
  • Connecting Git version control to your own repository requires Standard; Entry only gets Holistics-hosted Git
  • White labelling, dynamic row-level permissions and unlimited dashboard viewers for embedded analytics are Custom Plan only, with no published price
  • Bank payments and custom payment terms are Custom Plan only, and custom infosec or legal paperwork is Enterprise plan only
  • The two months off discount requires yearly billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Deno

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 million requests/month
    • 20GB egress bandwidth
    • 10 apps
  • Pro$20/mo
    • 5 million requests/month
    • 200GB egress
    • 50 apps
  • Builder$200/mo
    • 25 million requests/month
    • 2,000GB egress
    • 10,000 apps
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom limits on all metrics
    • 99.95% reliability SLA
    • Email support with SLA

Holistics

$800/month
  • Entry$800/mo
    • 100 reports
    • First 10 users included
    • Core self-service analytics
  • Standard$1,000/mo
    • Unlimited reports
    • First 10 users included
    • Custom charts
  • Security Compliance Suite$2,000/mo
    • Unlimited reports
    • First 10 users included
    • Granular access controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Deno if

  • You want to start without paying.
Deno review

Choose Holistics if

  • You need data modeling.
  • You also want version control.
Holistics review

Questions people ask

Is Deno or Holistics better?
Neither clearly leads. Deno starts at Free and Holistics at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deno or Holistics?
Deno has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Deno and $800/month for Holistics.
Does Deno or Holistics run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Deno for free?
Yes. Deno has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Holistics starts at $800/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 Holistics is typically brought in for.
What can Deno do that Holistics cannot?
Holistics covers Data Modeling, Version Control, Scheduling, Caching.

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.

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Holistics: How much do additional Holistics users cost?

Additional users cost $12.50 per month (yearly billing) or $15 per month (monthly billing) for Entry/Standard plans, and $15-18 per month for Security Suite.

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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.

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Holistics: Can I purchase additional reports on Holistics?

Yes, additional 100-report blocks cost $100 per month (yearly) or $120 per month (monthly billing).

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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.

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Holistics: Does Holistics support multiple data centers?

Yes, Holistics supports multiple data centers in US, EU, and APAC regions with pricing available for embedded analytics with unlimited dashboard viewers.

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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.

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