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What is NestJS?
A progressive Node.js framework built with TypeScript that emphasizes structured architecture, dependency injection, and microservice support for building server-side applications.
NestJS pricing
We don't have NestJS'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 NestJS 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/JavaScript
- Server components
- -
- Streaming SSR
- -
- Built-in API / backend routes
- ✓
- First-class TypeScript
- ✓
- Fast refresh / HMR
- -
- Edge runtime support
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Integrations (9)
Independently observed- Express
- Fastify
- GraphQL
- TypeORM
- Swagger/OpenAPI
- Bull
- WebSockets
- Microservices
- Angular Universal
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 1 (0 in the last 12 months), max severity MODERATE sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
NestJS FAQ
Common questions about NestJS, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is NestJS?
A progressive Node.js framework built with TypeScript that emphasizes structured architecture, dependency injection, and microservice support for building server-side applications. It is indexed under Web Frameworks.
Source: https://nestjs.com
Is NestJS free?
NestJS offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://nestjs.com
What platforms does NestJS support?
NestJS supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://nestjs.com
Can NestJS be self-hosted?
Yes. NestJS can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://nestjs.com
What does NestJS integrate with?
We have confirmed 9 integrations for NestJS, including Express, Fastify, GraphQL, TypeORM, Swagger/OpenAPI, Bull, WebSockets and Microservices, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://nestjs.com
Is NestJS open source?
Yes. NestJS 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/nestjs/nest
NestJS 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%
- DjangoA web framework for rapid development of production-ready applicationsmedium · 70%
- Ruby on RailsA web development framework that uses standard conventions to accelerate application creationmedium · 51%
Compare NestJS
Side by side against other web frameworks, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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 NestJS, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.12 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 87 | 0.08 | 7.2 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 98 | 0.07 | 6.6 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 82 | 0.08 | 6.5 | ✓ |
| Security score | 76 | 0.05 | 4.0 | ✓ |
| Stars | 92 | 0.03 | 3.0 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 29 | 0.05 | 1.5 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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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 | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-10-05 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Language: TypeScript/JavaScript · Api first: Yes · Api routes: Yes · Async model: event-loop-async · Cli scaffolding: Yes · Openapi autogen: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-05 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 9 | mediumsource · 2026-08-16 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | TypeScript | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-07 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fedramp | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-21 · 60% |
| Scorecard | 7.6 | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 1 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40nestjs%2Fcommon&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 · Max severity: MODERATE | highsource · 2026-10-05 · 90% |
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