Which is cheaper, Arcjet or Deno Deploy?

Deno Deploy is 1.3x cheaper than Arcjet. Arcjet starts at $25/mo, Deno Deploy starts at $0/mo.

Does Arcjet have a free tier?

No, Arcjet does not have a free tier.

Arcjet has moderate switching cost. Deno Deploy has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Edge

Arcjet

Application security platform with bot detection, rate limiting, email validation, and PII detection

Switching Cost: moderate

Deno Deploy

← More affordable

Edge-first serverless platform for JavaScript and TypeScript with built-in Deno KV database

Switching Cost: moderate

The pricing gap between Deno Deploy and Arcjet runs about 1.3x — significant consideration for scaling.

The free tier advantage goes to Deno Deploy, which offers a no-cost entry point that Arcjet lacks.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Deno Deploy's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Deno Deploy's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Price Difference

1.3x

Deno Deploy is cheaper by $5/mo

Free Tier

Deno Deploy

Has a free tier option