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Hono vs Next.js

Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026

How does Hono compare to Next.js on security, AI-readiness, and total cost of ownership? We scored both across 7 dimensions using NVD/NIST CVE data, GitHub metrics, and our scan of 10M+ sites.

Key finding

Next.js scores 81/100 overall versus Hono's 51/100. Next.js has 25 total CVEs compared to Hono's 0, though its larger ecosystem contributes to a higher CVE count. (Source: WebPulse framework scoring, NVD/NIST, July 2026)

51
Hono
Emerging · JAVASCRIPT
vs
81
Next.js
Modern · JAVASCRIPT
Dimension-by-dimension breakdown
security Next.js
50
82
Hono
Next.js
performance Tie
65
65
Hono
Next.js
ecosystem Next.js
50
90
Hono
Next.js
ai readiness Next.js
40
88
Hono
Next.js
developer experience Next.js
50
85
Hono
Next.js
market trajectory Next.js
50
85
Hono
Next.js
cost of ownership Next.js
55
75
Hono
Next.js
Security details
Metric Hono Next.js
Total CVEs 0 25
Critical CVEs 0 2
Exploited (KEV) 0 0
CVEs last year 0 8
Avg CVSS 0 4.5
Security score 50/100 82/100
Caution
Hono

Hono scores 51/100. Evaluate modern alternatives for better security and AI-readiness.

Recommended
Next.js

Next.js scores 81/100. Verdict: Recommended.

Quick facts
Hono
Category: Backend
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2022
Generation: Emerging
Trend: Stable
Next.js
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2016
Generation: Modern
Trend: Rising
Market share: 3.5%
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Data sourced from NVD/NIST CVE database, GitHub API, and WebPulse framework scanner. Scores calculated using a 7-dimension model covering security, performance, ecosystem health, AI-readiness, developer experience, market trajectory, and cost of ownership. Updated June 2026.