Backend Framework Data v2.0.0 Updated 2026-01-29
Hono
Ultrafast web framework for the edge
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85 /100
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Cloudflare Workers and edge deployments
- Multi-runtime applications (Bun, Deno, Node.js)
- Serverless APIs with cold start concerns
- Projects wanting Web Standards consistency
Consider Alternatives If
- Traditional clustered Node.js servers (Fastify better)
- Projects requiring massive Express middleware ecosystem
- Teams unfamiliar with Web Standards APIs
Top Alternatives
Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Performance
85 −15
Fastest framework on edge runtimes, competitive on Node.js
- 402,820 ops/sec on Cloudflare Workers (fastest)
- 136,112 req/sec on Deno (beats Fastify)
- 740,451 req/sec in TechEmpower JSON benchmark
Why not 100%:
- −7 Node.js performance requires adapter overhead
- −7 Fastify faster with clustering on traditional servers
Developer Experience
87 −13
First-class TypeScript with elegant Web Standards API
- End-to-end TypeScript typing (routes, context)
- Web Standards APIs (fetch, Request/Response)
- Consistent API across all runtimes
Why not 100%:
- −6 Type inference slower than Elysia
- −6 Smaller community than Express
Ecosystem
98 −2
Multi-runtime support with growing middleware ecosystem
- Native Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, Node.js support
- Growing Web Standards-based middleware
- Compatible with Fastify/Koa-style patterns
Why not 100%:
- −1 Smaller middleware ecosystem than Express
- −1 Some Node.js-specific packages need adaptation
Maintainability
62 −38
Active development but young project
- Frequent releases and improvements
- Clear semantic versioning
- Active maintainer response
Why not 100%:
- −19 Young project (2021), evolving API
- −19 Less battle-tested than Express/Fastify
Cost Efficiency
90 −10
Minimal bundle = lower edge/serverless costs
- MIT license, fully open-source
- Tiny bundle reduces cold start times
- Lower memory usage on serverless
Why not 100%:
- −5 Infrastructure costs still apply
- −5 Enterprise support requires community
Compliance
85 −15
Security middleware available, standards-compliant
- Built-in secure headers middleware
- CORS handling out of the box
- JWT validation middleware
Why not 100%:
- −7 Security is developer responsibility
- −7 No built-in audit logging
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How Hono stacks up against similar technologies
Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
primary
GitHub
Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time
primary
NPM Registry
Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history
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Bundlephobia
Bundle size, tree-shaking efficiency, dependency weight
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OSV Database
Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking
Data version:
2.0.0 Last updated: 2026-01-29 Confidence: 92%