Hono
Small, fast web framework built on Web Standards for any JavaScript runtime
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Hono is a fast, lightweight web framework built on Web Standards for any JavaScript runtime.
- for
- JavaScript/TypeScript developers needing a minimal, cross-runtime web framework.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Ultrafast routing — Uses RegExpRouter for high-performance request matching.
- Tiny bundle size — The hono/tiny preset is under 14 KB, keeping deployments small.
- Multi-runtime support — Runs unchanged on Cloudflare Workers, Fastly Compute, Deno, Bun, AWS, Node.js, and more.
- Batteries included — Built-in, custom, and third-party middleware plus helper utilities.
- TypeScript first — First-class TypeScript support with clean, typed APIs.
- Delightful DX — Simple, expressive API design for rapid development.
Use cases
- Create serverless APIs that run on Cloudflare Workers or Fastly Compute.
- Build lightweight micro-services for Deno or Bun deployments.
- Develop full-stack web apps that can be moved between Node.js and edge runtimes.
- Implement custom middleware pipelines for request/response handling.
Hono vs alternatives
 Hono |  Remix |  Next.js |  Astro |  SvelteKit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Ultrafast, standards-based routing | Full-stack React apps | React apps with SSR/SSG | Content-focused static sites | Svelte-based applications |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Hono vs Remix: Remix focuses on full-stack React with server-side rendering, while Hono is runtime-agnostic and minimal.
- Hono vs Next.js: Next.js provides a comprehensive React framework with routing, data fetching, and rendering strategies, unlike Hono's lightweight router.
- Hono vs Astro: Astro targets content-driven sites with component islands, whereas Hono is a generic HTTP router for any app.
- Hono vs SvelteKit: SvelteKit is a full-stack framework built around Svelte, while Hono is framework-agnostic and focuses on routing speed.
Hono FAQ
What runtimes does Hono support?+
Hono works on Cloudflare Workers, Fastly Compute, Deno, Bun, AWS, Node.js, and other JavaScript runtimes.
How large is the Hono library?+
The hono/tiny preset is under 14 KB, making it suitable for size-constrained environments.
Does Hono provide middleware?+
Yes, it includes built-in middleware, supports custom middleware, and can use third-party middleware.
Is TypeScript supported?+
Hono offers first-class TypeScript support with typed APIs.
Where can I find the source code?+
The project is hosted on GitHub and can be installed via npm.
Summarized by DevHunt from hono.dev · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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