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fastifyvshono

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Weekly Downloads Leader
hono45.2M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
fastifyv5.12.7
honov4.13.13
Weekly Downloads9.3M45.2MWinner
Unpacked Size2.83 MB1.23 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies150
Active Maintainers51
Last ReleaseOct 13, 2026Oct 4, 2026
Install Commandnpm i fastifynpm i hono
Full Security ReportView fastify AuditView hono Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, fastify or hono?
hono is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (45.2M/week) compared to fastify (9.3M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, fastify or hono?
fastify has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while hono holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do fastify and hono provide TypeScript definitions?
fastify includes built-in TypeScript types, while hono includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do fastify and hono use?
fastify is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and hono is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).