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Bun vs ts-node
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| Fact | Bun | ts-node |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 96k | 13k |
| Latest | bun-v1.4.2 | v10.9.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2024-07-18 |
| Release cadence | about 19 days between releases | about 20 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No push in a year |
How they relate
Bun replaces ts-node. Alternatives to ts-node →
Full replacementRuns TypeScript files directly, with no separate compile step.
Bun
- bun-v1.4.22026-09-05Bun v1.4.2
- bun-v1.4.12026-09-04Bun v1.4.1
- bun-v1.4.02026-08-20Bun v1.4
- bun-v1.3.142026-05-13Bun v1.3.14
- bun-v1.3.132026-04-20Bun v1.3.13
Bun
unsigned The latest release, bun-v1.4.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ts-node
unsigned The latest release, v10.9.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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