What Node.js Foundation Nisan does

Node.js is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, using an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model for high-concurrency network applications. It serves software developers and development teams globally, enabling server-side JavaScript execution for web servers, application programming interface (API) backends, microservices, command-line tools, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The project is governed by the OpenJS Foundation — formed in 2019 from the merger of the Node.js Foundation and the JS Foundation — a nonprofit under the Linux Foundation umbrella headquartered in the United States. Originally created by Ryan Dahl in 2009, Node.js is a community-driven initiative with no venture backing and no disclosed funding rounds.

The product portfolio centers on the Node.js runtime, currently maintaining three active release lines: v26.4.0 (Current, released June 24, 2026), v24.18.0 (LTS codename 'Krypton', released June 23, 2026), and v22.23.1 (LTS codename 'Jod'). LTS releases receive at least 30 months of active maintenance plus 12 months of security patches. The runtime ships with 60+ built-in modules — including HTTP/HTTP2, crypto, fs, net, tls, sqlite, stream, worker threads, test runner, debugger, WASI, and the Web Crypto API — and bundles npm (version 11.17.0 in v26.4.0), giving access to the world's largest package registry. Recent feature additions include Single Executable Applications (SEA), an experimental permission system, a minimal node:vfs subsystem, native QUIC protocol support for HTTP/3, and expanded Web Cryptography algorithms (ML-DSA, ML-KEM, TurboSHAKE, KangarooTwelve, ChaCha20-Poly1305, AES-KW).

Node.js itself generates no direct revenue and is distributed freely under the MIT license. Project-level financial support flows through the OpenJS Foundation via OpenCollective and GitHub Sponsors, with named individual supporters and infrastructure partners. Commercial monetization exists only at the ecosystem periphery through the OpenJS Foundation's Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP): HeroDevs (a founding ESP member and Gold Member) provides Never-Ending Support (NES) for EOL Node.js versions 12-20; NodeSource and TuxCare deliver comparable EOL services. These providers offer Service Level Agreement (SLA)-backed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) patches and compliance alignment for PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, DORA, NIS2, and CRA. Go-to-market is community-led: direct downloads from nodejs.org, GitHub-based contribution, an official blog, Linux Foundation training courses, and events including Node.js Interactive at RenderATL and the annual Collaboration Summit.

Name

Node.js Foundation Nisan

Legal name

OpenJS Foundation

Website

https://nodejs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Node.js is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine, governed by the OpenJS Foundation. It serves software developers globally for server-side JavaScript, ships with the npm package ecosystem, and maintains multiple LTS release lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Open Source Distribution: Node.js is freely distributed as an open-source project under the MIT license. The project is financially supported through the OpenJS Foundation via individual and organizational sponsorships through OpenCollective and GitHub Sponsors programs.

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Node.js is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model to enable developers to create servers, web applications, command-line tools, and scripts, with the npm package manager bundled for extending runtime functionality.

Product overview

Node.js is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts. The product portfolio includes: Node.js LTS (Long Term Support) releases - currently v24 'Krypton' and v22 'Jod' providing stable platforms with 30+ months of active maintenance; Node.js Current releases with the latest features (v26); the Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP) offering commercial security support for EOL versions; and extensive API documentation. Third-party commercial support is available through HeroDevs Never-Ending Support (NES) for EOL Node.js versions 12-20, providing SLA-backed CVE patches and compliance alignment with HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Node.js Runtime Free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. Uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that lets developers create servers, web applications, command-line tools, and scripts. Available under the MIT license for Windows, macOS, Linux (x64, ARM64, PPC64le, s390x), and AIX.
• Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenJS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNode.js is hosted and governed by the OpenJS Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides legal infrastructure, trademark protection, and governance oversight. The foundation manages funding, events, and partner programs including the Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP).
• Infrastructure PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationInfrastructure partners provide hardware and machines for Node.js continuous integration and testing processes, enabling the project to test and release new versions across multiple platforms.
• HeroDevscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeroDevs is a founding member of the OpenJS Foundation's Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP) and Gold Member of the OpenJS Foundation. They provide Never-Ending Support (NES) for EOL Node.js versions including 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20, offering security patches, compliance assistance, and technical support.
• NodeSourceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNodeSource provides commercial services for Node.js through the OpenJS Foundation's Ecosystem Sustainability Program, offering support for organizations using EOL Node.js versions.
• TuxCareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTuxCare provides Endless Lifecycle Support (ELS) for EOL Node.js versions, delivering security fixes backported from upstream through existing package managers with SLA backing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hermes (Meta): Hermes is Meta's open-source JavaScript engine optimized for React Native and mobile workloads, positioning as an alternative JS engine/runtime approach for non-server environments adjacent to Node.js.
• GraalVM: GraalVM is a high-performance polyglot runtime from Oracle that supports JavaScript alongside Java, Python, and other languages, competing for performance-sensitive server-side JavaScript workloads.
• Deno Deploy: Deno Deploy is a managed edge hosting platform for the Deno runtime, positioning itself as a turnkey alternative to self-hosted Node.js deployments for cloud-native applications.

Direct peers

• Deno: Deno is a modern JavaScript and TypeScript runtime (originally created by Node.js author Ryan Dahl) with secure-by-default permissions and built-in tooling. It directly competes with Node.js in the server-side JavaScript runtime category.
• Bun: Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime and toolkit focused on speed, native TypeScript execution, and drop-in Node.js compatibility. It is a direct alternative to Node.js for developers building servers and CLI tools.

Others

• NodeSource: NodeSource is a commercial services and N|Solid runtime vendor built around Node.js, providing production support, monitoring, and security tooling for enterprises running Node.js in production.
• V8 JavaScript Engine: V8 is the JavaScript engine Node.js is built on; open-sourced and maintained by Google, also embedded in Chromium and Cloudflare Workers. It is an upstream enabling technology rather than a competing runtime.

Broad incumbents

• Python (CPython): Python's reference interpreter is a widely deployed open-source runtime for servers, scripts, and tooling, serving the same general-purpose scripting and backend workloads as Node.js across developer and enterprise stacks.
• Ruby (CRuby/CRuby on Rails): Ruby is a comparable open-source dynamic-language runtime that powered an earlier generation of server-side web frameworks (Rails) and serves similar web application and API use cases as Node.js today.
• Cloudflare Workers (workerd): Cloudflare Workers is a serverless V8/JS runtime deployed at the edge, broadly competing with server-side JavaScript workloads that historically run on Node.js. It targets similar developer audiences with a managed platform rather than a downloadable runtime.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/nodejs/node

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Funding overview

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Investors

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