nexe
create a single executable out of your node.js apps
At a glance
The breakdown
There's no cost to use nexe at all — it's free, full stop.
nexe is well regarded, if not quite top-tier, scoring 4 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, nexe has seen rapid user growth, expanding roughly 1711% over the past 4 years.
nexe trails the javascript bundlers average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2011, nexe is a long-tenured option in this category.
nexe vs. JavaScript Bundlers average
| Feature | nexe | JavaScript Bundlers average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 13,568 | 35,781 |
| Forks | 554 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- GitHub Stars trails the category average: 13,568 vs. 35,781.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.0 / 5 against a category average of 4.2 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Growth over time
Frequently asked questions
Is nexe free to use?
Yes — nexe is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is nexe good? What's its rating?
nexe scores 4.0 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a JavaScript Bundlers category average of 4.2.
How many people use nexe?
nexe has roughly 13.6K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 35.8K.
When was nexe founded?
nexe was founded in 2011, making it 15 years old.
Is nexe growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1711% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see nexe for yourself?
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