- License
- MIT
- Cost
- Open Source
- Self-host
- Yes
Overview
Deno combines a modern runtime, TypeScript support, standard web APIs, and first-party developer tooling in one distribution.
Why it is interesting
Why pay attention
Its web-standard approach is worth evaluating for teams that want fewer separate runtime tools and portable server code.
Editorial status
Included for comparison and context.
Best for
- TypeScript services that value integrated runtime tooling
Not ideal for
- Applications dependent on Node-specific native modules
Open source & pricing
Open Source
The runtime is free and self-hostable; Deno Deploy offers separate hosted plans.
GitHub momentum
★ 108,495
- Last 7 days
- +98
- Last 30 days
- Window incomplete
- Evidence
- 9/10/2026–9/17/2026 · weekly window
Sources checked
Official documentation, repository, license, and product factsmaintainer · Sep 4, 2026