Bun vs CPython
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Bun
18
91.5
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|
CPython
50
89.4
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|
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91.5 (best) | 89.4 |
| Release freshness | 100.0 (best) | 97.3 |
| Adoption signals | 83.0 (best) | 81.5 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 15 days ago |
Updated 39 days ago |
| Latest version | bun-v1.4.2 · 2026-09-05 | v3.10.21 · 2026-08-12 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLI / Terminal | ✓ | - |
| Windows | - | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Bun
#18 overall · #5 in category
91.5/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +41.5 83.0 × 50%
Rank receipt: CPython
#50 overall · #6 in category
89.4/100
- Release freshness +48.6 97.3 × 50%
- Adoption signals +40.8 81.5 × 50%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula