Bun vs Node.js

The new runtime that makes Node look slow meets javascript's escape from the browser, now powering half the internet with callbacks and promises. Here's our take.

Bun

Nice Pick

The new runtime that makes Node look slow. Fast until you need that one npm package it does not support.

Pros

Cons

Node.js

JavaScript's escape from the browser, now powering half the internet with callbacks and promises.

Pros

• Massive npm ecosystem with over a million packages
• Event-driven, non-blocking I/O for high concurrency
• Single language (JavaScript) for full-stack development

Cons

• Callback hell can lead to messy code without proper patterns
• Single-threaded nature can bottleneck CPU-intensive tasks

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Bun is a ai assistants while Node.js is a languages. We picked Bun based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Bun wins

Based on overall popularity. Bun is more widely used, but Node.js excels in its own space.