Hono

What Hono is

Hono is a free, open-source backend framework for web projects. Its listed primary languages are JavaScript and TypeScript, giving developers those options for backend development. Hono is available on the web platform and includes a free plan under an open-source license model. The framework does not include an ORM, so object-relational mapping is not part of its stated package. It also has no built-in authentication. These boundaries position Hono as a focused backend framework rather than an all-in-one backend suite with database mapping and identity services included. Teams evaluating it can consider whether JavaScript or TypeScript, web availability, and open-source licensing fit their project. They should also plan for the absence of an included ORM and built-in authentication when assembling the rest of a backend stack.