Fresh
The next-gen web framework for Deno
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 16, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier
What it is
Fresh is Deno's full-stack web framework with no build step. It uses island architecture for zero JS by default — only the interactive islands ship JavaScript to the browser. Preact-based, edge-optimized, and deploys to Deno Deploy with a single command.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Deno developers who want a no-build, server-first web framework with minimal client-side JavaScript
Look elsewhere if
Teams in the Node.js ecosystem or those needing rich client-side interactivity throughout
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
No verified weaknesses on file yet. That’s a gap in our data, not a clean bill of health.
What it does well
No build step
Island architecture
Zero JS by default
Preact
Deno Deploy integration
File-based routing
TypeScript
Pricing
- Free tier
- Yes
- Paid from
- —
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up Fresh
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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