Express vs Hono
| Express | Hono | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Framework type | backend | backend |
| Primary languages | JavaScript | JavaScript, TypeScript |
| Rendering modes | ssr | — |
| Included ORM | No | No |
| Built-in authentication | No | No |
| Deployment targets | self-hosted | — |
| License model | open-source | open-source |
Both are listed in Best Web Frameworks. On Freedom251, Express scores higher on our published basis.