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Deno vs Node.js

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Deno vs Node.js
Fact	Deno	Node.js
Language	Rust	JavaScript
Licence	MIT	Other
Stars	109k	122k
Latest	v2.9.7	v26.10.0
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-10-06
Release cadence	about 17 days between releases	about 4 days between releases
Active contributors	53 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	90+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

Deno replaces Node.js. Alternatives to Node.js →
Full replacementRuns most npm packages through its Node compatibility layer.