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Free plan
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is Node.js?
Node.js is developer tools & apis from OpenJS Foundation, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2009. JavaScript runtime.
Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +17 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Node.js features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Node.js adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Code editors and IDEs
- API design and testing
- Cross-browser and device testing
- Backend-as-a-service and databases
- AI coding assistants
- Internal tool builders
- Feature flags and experimentation
- Documentation tools
- Free plan to start without a card
Node.js pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Node.js charges. Node.js is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on nodejs.org.
Specifications
- Category
- Developer tools & APIs
- Vendor
- OpenJS Foundation
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2009
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Node.js — frequently asked questions
What is Node.js?+
Node.js is developer tools & apis by OpenJS Foundation. JavaScript runtime.
How much does Node.js cost?+
Node.js is free to use.
Does Node.js offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Node.js offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Node.js made in India?+
No. Node.js is developed by OpenJS Foundation in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Node.js best suited for?+
Node.js suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.
What are the best alternatives to Node.js?+
Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Node.js deployed?+
Node.js is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About OpenJS Foundation
OpenJS Foundation · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2009 · 1 product in our catalogue
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