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Bun vs Deno

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Bun: All-in-one JavaScript runtime and toolkit
Deno: Secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript
Pricing Model
Bun: open-source
Deno: open-source
Starting Price
Bun: $0/mo
Deno: $0/mo
Free Plan
Bun: Yes
Deno: Yes
GitHub Stars
Bun: 93.5k
Deno: 107.0k
npm Downloads/wk
Bun: 7.4M
Deno:
GitHub Forks
Bun: 4.8k
Deno: 6.1k
Open Issues
Bun: 6.8k
Deno: 1.4k
Tags
Bun: runtime, bundler, package-manager, zig
Deno: runtime, typescript, secure, edge

Bun vs Deno: which to choose

Deno has the larger community with 107.0k GitHub stars against 93.5k for Bun, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose Bun if you lean toward runtime and bundler; choose Deno if runtime and typescript matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bun or Deno better?

It depends on your priorities. Bun has 93.5k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Deno has 107.0k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Bun cheaper than Deno?

Bun starts at $0/mo while Deno starts at $0/mo. Bun has a free plan. Deno has a free plan.

What are the main differences between Bun and Deno?

Bun is tagged as runtime, bundler, package-manager while Deno is tagged as runtime, typescript, secure. Bun uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 93.5k GitHub stars. Deno uses a open-source model with 107.0k GitHub stars.

Does Bun or Deno have a free plan?

Yes, both Bun and Deno offer a free plan.