Node.js vs Deno

Node.js is a mature JavaScript runtime with 16+ years of ecosystem dominance and 97,000+ npm packages, while Deno is a modern alternative built to fix Node.js design flaws, offering TypeScript-first support and enhanced security with 8,000+ third-party modules. Node.js remains the industry standard with 92% of professional developers, while Deno appeals to greenfield projects prioritizing modern standards.