Deno
Secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript
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Deno is a fast, secure JavaScript/TypeScript runtime with built-in package manager, testing, linting and more.
- for
- Web developers and teams needing a Node-compatible runtime with security defaults.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Built-in tooling — Package manager, test runner, formatter, linter, task runner, type checker and more are included out of the box.
- Zero-setup TypeScript & npm — Run TypeScript and import npm packages directly without tsc, bundlers or extra config.
- Granular security — File system, network and environment access are denied by default and can be granted per-permission flag.
- Standard library — Audited, dependency-free modules for collections, dates, parsing and other common utilities.
- OpenTelemetry & profiling — Native tracing, profiling and debugging support without external agents.
- Cross-platform deployment — One binary runs on Linux, macOS and Windows; Docker images and Deno Deploy edge platform are available.
- Deno Desktop — Build native cross-platform desktop apps from the same TypeScript/JS codebase without Electron.
- Deno Deploy hosting — Edge-ready hosting with automatic scaling, KV storage, sandboxes and observability.
Use cases
- Running existing Node projects with TypeScript without rewriting code.
- Building serverless edge functions that need fast cold starts and built-in observability.
- Creating native desktop applications from a web stack using Deno Desktop.
- Developing micro-services with integrated testing, linting and formatting tools.
Deno pricing
- Free$0/month1 M requests/month · 20 GiB egress · 5 custom domains · No sandboxes
- Pro$20/month/month5 M requests/month · 200 GiB egress · 100 custom domains · Sandboxes included
- Builder$200/month/month25 M requests/month · 2 000 GiB egress · 1 000 custom domains · 20 concurrent sandboxes
Deno vs alternatives
 Deno |  Bun | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Secure, all-in-one JS/TS runtime | Fast runtime with bundler and test runner |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — |
- Deno vs Bun: Bun is a fast runtime but lacks Deno's built-in security model and integrated tooling suite.
Deno FAQ
Can Deno run existing Node projects?+
Yes, Deno understands npm lockfiles, package.json, node_modules and can execute Node code with minimal changes.
Do I need to install TypeScript or a bundler?+
No, Deno includes a built-in TypeScript compiler and resolves imports directly from source.
How does Deno handle security?+
All file system, network and environment access is denied by default; permissions are granted explicitly via flags.
What observability features are built in?+
Deno provides native OpenTelemetry tracing, profiling, flame graphs and a log streaming API.
Is there a free tier for hosting?+
Yes, the Free plan includes 1 M requests/month, 20 GiB egress and basic community support.
Can I build native desktop apps with Deno?+
Yes, Deno Desktop compiles web-stack code into native installers for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Summarized by DevHunt from deno.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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