A modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript.
Runs TypeScript files directly, with no separate compile step.
alternatives to
ts-node
TypeScript execution and REPL for node.js
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| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deno | Full replacement | 109k | MIT | Open source | No | Rust | v2.9.7 | 2026-10-06 |
| Bun | Full replacement | 96k | Other | Open source | No | Rust | bun-v1.4.2 | 2026-10-06 |
| tsx | Full replacement | 12k | MIT | Open source | No | TypeScript | v4.23.15 | 2026-09-25 |
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Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one
Runs TypeScript files directly, with no separate compile step.
- Language
- Rust
- Licence
- Other
- Stars
- 96k
- Latest
- bun-v1.4.2
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
⚡️ TypeScript Execute | The easiest way to run TypeScript in Node.js
Runs TypeScript on Node.js through esbuild, in ESM and CommonJS, without type checking.
- Language
- TypeScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 12k
- Latest
- v4.23.15
- Last push
- 2026-09-25
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About ts-node
- Language
- TypeScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 13k
- Last push
- 2024-07-18