A modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript.
Runs most npm packages through its Node compatibility layer.
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Deno and Bun. 2 alternatives to Node.js, in Rust. Compare fit, licence, stars and the latest signed release.
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| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deno | Full replacement | 109k | MIT | Open source | No | Rust | v2.9.8 | 2026-10-29 |
| Bun | Full replacement | 97k | Other | Open source | No | Rust | bun-v1.4.4 | 2026-11-12 |
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Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one
Aims at Node API compatibility, most packages run unchanged.
- Language
- Rust
- Licence
- Other
- Stars
- 97k
- Latest
- bun-v1.4.4
- Last push
- 2026-11-12
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About Node.js
- Language
- JavaScript
- Licence
- Other
- Stars
- 123k
- Last push
- 2026-11-11