Deno

Secure JavaScript and TypeScript runtime

Deno is a modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript with built-in tooling, npm compatibility and permission-based security.

Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Developer Tools

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Deno	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
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Convex	Free plan	–	Yes	Web, API, Self-hosted
Biome	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Trigger.dev	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, API

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Deno is free.

Yes, Deno is open source.

Deno is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

Similar indie products include Supabase, Convex, Biome and Trigger.dev.

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