Hono
A lightweight web framework supporting multiple JavaScript runtimes built on web standards
- Also known as
- hono
What is Hono?
A fast, lightweight web framework built on web standards that runs on various JavaScript runtimes including Node.js, Cloudflare Workers, Deno, Bun, and AWS.
Hono pricing
We don't have Hono's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What Hono does
The capabilities that matter for web frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Rendering model
- -
- File-based routing
- -
- Language
- TypeScript
- Server components
- -
- Streaming SSR
- -
- Built-in API / backend routes
- ✓
- First-class TypeScript
- ✓
- Fast refresh / HMR
- -
- Edge runtime support
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 55 (49 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Hono FAQ
Common questions about Hono, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Hono?
An open-source TypeScript-based web framework that compiles to under 14kB and runs natively on Cloudflare Workers, Fastly, Deno, Bun, AWS Lambda, Node.js, and other JavaScript runtimes. Emphasizes clean APIs, TypeScript support, and comprehensive middleware ecosystem. It is indexed under Web Frameworks.
Source: https://hono.dev
Is Hono free to use?
Hono is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://hono.dev
What platforms does Hono support?
Hono supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://hono.dev
Can Hono be self-hosted?
Yes. Hono can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://hono.dev
Is Hono open source?
Yes. Hono is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/honojs/hono
Hono alternatives
Other web frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Next.jsReact-based framework for complete web application developmenthigh · 76%
- FastAPIA Python web framework for building high-performance APIs quickly and easilymedium · 69%
- Nuxthigh · 77%
- ExpressA lightweight Node.js framework for building web applications without imposing strict architectural constraintshigh · 77%
- NestJShigh · 76%
- DjangoA web framework for rapid development of production-ready applicationsmedium · 70%
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Hono, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 57 | 0.12 | 6.8 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 97 | 0.07 | 6.5 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 58 | 0.08 | 4.8 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 47 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 85 | 0.03 | 2.8 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 62 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Language: TypeScript · Api routes: Yes · Edge runtime: Yes · Typescript first: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | TypeScript | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 55 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=hono&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 49 · Max severity: HIGH | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90% |
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