Backend · Runtime

Deno

A secure JavaScript and TypeScript runtime with integrated tooling.

Overview

Deno combines a modern runtime, TypeScript support, standard web APIs, and first-party developer tooling in one distribution.

Why it is interesting

Why pay attention

Its web-standard approach is worth evaluating for teams that want fewer separate runtime tools and portable server code.

Editorial status

Included for comparison and context.

Best for

Not ideal for

Open source & pricing

The runtime is free and self-hostable; Deno Deploy offers separate hosted plans.

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