Deno
Modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript
Deno is a fast, open-source JavaScript runtime that offers full Node compatibility. It includes TypeScript support and a comprehensive suite of built-in tools for developers.
| Best for | Node developers seeking a modern alternative |
| Website | deno.com |
Company facts
| Social profiles | X, GitHub |
Facilities and features
- API
What stands out
The product provides a wide array of built-in developer tools.
“Built-in tools: package manager, test runner, formatter, linter, task runner, type checker,”Deno, own website
Deno runs Node code and understands various lockfiles seamlessly.
“Deno runs Node code and understands lockfiles (even pnpm and yarn), to make any project simple to run with Deno.”Deno, own website
Worth knowing
The product blocks file system, network, and environment access by default.
“Deno blocks file system, network, and environment access by default.”Deno, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- The product provides a wide array of built-in developer tools.
- Deno runs Node code and understands various lockfiles seamlessly.
Appears in
Enterprise code quality tools
1
Codacy98.02
CodeScene96.03
CodeRabbit92.0RANKINGfull ranking →SOFTWAREVERIFIEDOpen-source test automation tools
1
Perforce Zend92.02
Cypress90.03
AppVeyor88.0RANKINGfull ranking →How Deno ranks
#9 in Enterprise code quality tools
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.
“From formatting and linting to testing and package management, Deno is designed with seamless developer experience in mind.”Deno, own website
“Deno for Enterprise Enterprise support for runtime projects”Deno, own website
#6 in Open-source test automation tools
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.
“Built-in tools: package manager, test runner, formatter, linter, task runner, type checker, coverage tool, workspace manager, benchmarker, doc generator, jupyter kernel, compiler, desktop app builder.”Deno, own website
“Deno is a fast, open-source, fully Node-compatible JS runtime with TypeScript and everything else you need baked right in.”Deno, own website
Alternatives to Deno
| Perforce Zend Product | #1 in Open-source test automation tools | 92.0 |
| Cypress JavaScript-based testing framework for modern web applications | #2 in Open-source test automation tools | 90.0 |
| AppVeyor CI/CD service for Windows, Linux and macOS | #3 in Open-source test automation tools | 88.0 |
 BuildBuddyThe engineering acceleration platform built for Bazel | #4 in Open-source test automation tools | 88.0 |
 WebdriverIOOne framework to test every platform your users are on | #5 in Open-source test automation tools | 86.0 |
 CubenestA nest for small, self-contained developer tools | #7 in Open-source test automation tools | 78.0 |
Questions about Deno
Who is Deno best for?
Deno is best for node developers seeking a modern alternative.
Where does Deno rank?
Deno is ranked #6 in Open-source test automation tools (Lister Score 82.0) and #9 in Enterprise code quality tools (Lister Score 80.0).
What are the best alternatives to Deno?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Perforce Zend (#1 in Open-source test automation tools), Cypress (#2 in Open-source test automation tools) and AppVeyor (#3 in Open-source test automation tools).
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