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/// Compare
.NET vs Node.js — when to pick which backend.
Both are fast, mature and shippable. The right answer depends on the workload — regulated and stateful favour .NET, AI-native and high-velocity product surfaces favour Node.
| Dimension | .NET 8 | Node.js |
|---|---|---|
| Performance ceiling (TechEmpower) | Top tier | Top tier |
| Typed-first ergonomics | C# (best in class) | TypeScript (good) |
| Regulated / financial workloads | Stronger ecosystem | Possible |
| AI / LLM SDK ergonomics | Catching up | Best in class |
| WebSockets at scale | .NET + Azure SignalR | Socket.IO / native ws |
| Hiring market | Enterprise-heavy | Larger, more startup-fluent |
| Best for | Auctions, gaming, fintech, regulated | AI products, content, commerce |
/// Origami's take
Default to Node.js for content, commerce and AI products. Reach for .NET when the workload is regulated, stateful, or audit-heavy — auctions, gaming and fintech in particular.