Fastify vs Hono
Fastify vs Hono: which to choose
Fastify has the larger community with 36.7k GitHub stars against 31.2k for Hono, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Fastify if you lean toward nodejs and performance; choose Hono if edge and serverless matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fastify or Hono better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Fastify has 36.7k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Hono has 31.2k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Fastify cheaper than Hono?▾
Fastify starts at $0/mo while Hono starts at $0/mo. Fastify has a free plan. Hono has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Fastify and Hono?▾
Fastify is tagged as nodejs, performance, plugins while Hono is tagged as edge, serverless, multi-runtime. Fastify uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 36.7k GitHub stars. Hono uses a open-source model with 31.2k GitHub stars.
Does Fastify or Hono have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Fastify and Hono offer a free plan.