Express vs Node.js: Feature Comparison | TechStackVS

Express vs Node.js

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js

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JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine

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At a Glance

Attribute	Express	Node.js
Category	Backend Framework	Backend Framework
Pricing Model	open-source	open-source
Starting Price	Free	Free
Free Tier	Yes	Yes
Open Source	Yes	Yes
Platforms	—	linux, macos, windows

Community Popularity

Express

90

Node.js

97

Key Features

Express

No features listed.

Node.js

event loop
non-blocking I/O
npm ecosystem
ECMAScript modules
built-in test runner
worker threads
permission model

Pros & Cons

Express

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Node.js

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