JS/TS Runtimes

We all know NodeJS, but there are alternatives. Listed below are some of the the most common alternatives to npm and NodeJS, as well NodeJS package managers.

NodeJS

• Best supported Javascript Runtime
• has support from almost every single framework
• Does not have good security built in, user will need to check

1. Npm

• Most Common package manager for NodeJS
• Average speeds
• Highest compatibility

2. Pnpm

• An NPM derivative that speeds everything up
• Fast speeds
• Storage efficient
• Not as well supported

3. Yarn

• Node package manager similar to NPM
• Fast speeds
• ideal for very large projects
• Has some additional safety features with packages

Some Npm security checks

• npx lockfile-lint --path package-lock.json --allowed-hosts npm yarn --validate-https
• npm audit

Bun

• A Runtime that is built on rust and is super fast
• Is also a NodeJS package manager that can use the NodeJS runtime
• Integrates fine with most frameworks and if not can be used on Node
• Has security features as it checks the packages for malicious data beforehand

Deno

• A run time built around security and Typescript compatibility
• Very good security
• Very easy to use with typescript
• has a very nice Deno Deploy feature to deploy webapps freely
• Compatible with NPM and NodeJS packages (compatibility is not verified)
• Not supported by major frameworks (React)
• Only supports 5 Frameworks (Fresh, Aleph, Ultra, Oak and Lume)