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Deno vs Immuta

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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
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Immuta

Databases

Attribute-based access control and masking applied inside Snowflake, Databricks and BigQuery

From
On request
Free plan
No
Visit ImmutaFull review

The short version

  • Deno starts at $20/mo; Immuta prices on request.
  • Where Deno falls short: egress bandwidth overage costs $0.20/GB which can become expensive for high-traffic applications.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deno and Immuta actually diverge.

Attributes where Deno and Immuta differ
AttributeDenoImmuta
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFreemiumQuote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, API
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDatabases

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 Immuta does not also cover.

Only in Immuta

  • Attribute-based policy
  • Native enforcement
  • Dynamic masking
  • Row-level filtering
  • Purpose-based access
  • Sensitive data tagging
  • Audit logging
  • Multi-platform

What people use each for

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

Deno

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

Immuta

  • A bank whose Snowflake estate has grown to tens of thousands of roles that no one can review before an auditnot Deno
  • A healthcare analytics team that must let researchers query patient data with identifiers masked unless a specific purpose is recordednot Deno
  • A multinational applying different residency and access rules per jurisdiction to the same tables without duplicating datasetsnot Deno
  • An organisation running both Snowflake and Databricks that wants one policy set rather than two divergent implementationsnot 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

Immuta

  • Contracts commonly start around one hundred to two hundred thousand US dollars a year for mid-market deployments and exceed five hundred thousand at enterprise scale, which excludes most data teams without a regulatory mandate
  • Policy is only as good as the data classification underneath it, so an organisation with poorly tagged columns will spend months on classification before Immuta enforces anything useful
  • Native enforcement means capability varies by platform, and a feature available on Snowflake may be absent or behave differently on BigQuery, which undermines the promise of one policy set everywhere
  • Adding an access governance layer creates a new dependency in the path to data: a misconfigured policy silently returns fewer rows rather than erroring, and analysts can act on incomplete results without noticing
  • It governs cloud data platforms, so personal data in operational databases, files and SaaS applications sits outside its scope and needs separate controls, meaning Immuta is rarely the whole answer

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

Immuta

On request
  • Immuta PlatformOn request
    • Attribute-based policy authoring
    • Native enforcement in supported data platforms
    • Dynamic masking and row-level security

Which should you pick?

Choose Deno if

  • You want to start without paying.
Deno review

Choose Immuta if

  • You need attribute-based policy.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want native enforcement.
Immuta review

Questions people ask

Is Deno or Immuta better?
Neither clearly leads. Deno starts at Free and Immuta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deno or Immuta?
Deno has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Deno and On request for Immuta.
Does Deno or Immuta run on more platforms?
Deno runs on Web. Immuta runs on Web, API.
Can I use Deno for free?
Yes. Deno has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Immuta starts at On request.
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 Immuta is typically brought in for.
What can Deno do that Immuta cannot?
Immuta covers Attribute-based policy, Native enforcement, Dynamic masking, Row-level filtering.

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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Immuta: Does Immuta sit in the query path?

No. It compiles policies into the data platform's own native controls, so queries run at normal speed through your existing tools.

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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Immuta: What does it cost?

Not published. Market data suggests roughly 100,000 to 200,000 US dollars a year for mid-market deployments and considerably more at enterprise scale.

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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Immuta: Is Immuta still independent?

Yes. It remains independently owned, unlike several competitors in data access governance that have been acquired.

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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Immuta: Does it work across more than one warehouse?

Yes, one policy set can target Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery and Starburst, though enforcement capability varies by platform.

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