Node.js vs Bun

Developers should learn Node meets developers should learn bun when working on javascript or typescript projects that require faster execution, simplified tooling, or improved developer experience, such as web applications, apis, or scripts. Here's our take.

Node.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Node

Pros

• js for building fast, scalable server-side applications, real-time applications like chat apps or gaming servers, and microservices architectures
• Related to: javascript, npm

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Bun

Developers should learn Bun when working on JavaScript or TypeScript projects that require faster execution, simplified tooling, or improved developer experience, such as web applications, APIs, or scripts

Pros

• It is particularly useful for reducing build times, speeding up package installations, and running tests more efficiently compared to traditional Node
• Related to: javascript, typescript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

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

The Bottom Line

Node.js wins

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