Node.js vs Deno
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Node.js
8
94.1
=
|
Deno
10
94.0
=
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 94.1 (best) | 94.0 |
| Release freshness | 94.0 | 94.3 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 84.8 (best) | 83.9 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 50 days ago
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Updated 49 days ago
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| Latest version | v26.9.0 · 2026-09-16 | v2.9.7 · 2026-09-17 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLI / Terminal | - | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Node.js
#8 overall · #1 in category
94.1/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.2 84.8 × 25%
Rank receipt: Deno
#10 overall · #2 in category
94.0/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +33.0 94.3 × 35%
- Adoption signals +21.0 83.9 × 25%
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