Node.js vs Express: Feature Comparison | TechStackVS

Node.js vs Express

JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine

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Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js

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At a Glance

Attribute	Node.js	Express
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

Node.js

97

Express

90

Key Features

Node.js

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

Express

No features listed.

Pros & Cons

Node.js

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