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Next.js vs Hono

Security & risk comparison · Updated June 2026

How does Next.js compare to Hono 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)

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

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

Caution
Hono

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

Quick facts
Next.js
Category: Fullstack
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2016
Generation: Modern
Trend: Rising
Market share: 3.5%
Hono
Category: Backend
Language: JAVASCRIPT
First release: 2022
Generation: Emerging
Trend: Stable
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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.