
Kar started this conversation 5 days ago.
Which backend technology—Node.js or Python—is faster and more scalable in 2025?
Evaluates throughput, concurrency models, and ideal use cases for Node.js and Python based on recent metrics.
Digiaru
Posted 5 days ago
• Node.js uses non-blocking, event-driven I/O—scaling easily and achieving ~90,000 req/sec under 1,000 users (~31ms latency). • Python, while generally slower due to the GIL, is excellent for ML, analytics, and prototyping with tools like FastAPI and multiprocessing.
Tags: nodejs, python, backend, performance, scalability