Node.js Application Servers in 2026: Express, Fastify, Hono, and Modern Alternatives Compared
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Express is still the default Node.js server — but Fastify is 2x faster, Hono runs everywhere, and Bun has its own built-in server. This comparison benchmarks the top Node.js application servers for production deployments, covering performance, middleware support, TypeScript integration, and deployment with PM2.