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The simple, secure framework developers trust

Starting price
$49/mo
Pricing
Free plan
Website
hapijs.com

About Hapi

Hapi is a simple, secure framework for building powerful, scalable backend applications. It serves developers and enterprises seeking reliable, out-of-the-box functionality with secure defaults to power enterprise-grade services.

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Key Features

Teams design secure, scalable backends with auditable code and clear extension points. Its core functionality covers authentication, routing, and a mature plugin system, supporting enterprise-grade services:

Integrated Authentication & Authorization API

A comprehensive API for defining and enforcing access control across services.

Secure Defaults & Code Hygiene

Out-of-the-box security settings with payload limits, request timeouts, and 2FA for contributors.

Rich Plugin Ecosystem

An official plugin suite that provides tested, maintained capabilities without relying on external middleware.

Verified Codebase with Minimal External Dependencies

Every line of code is verified; zero external dependencies, and a commitment to 100% code coverage across dependencies.

Summary

Best for backend engineering teams building enterprise-grade services, security-conscious startups with compliance needs, and ops teams seeking auditable, plugin-driven Node backends.

Plans and prices as listed on hapijs.com as of Sep 24, 2026.

Basic Plan

$0 / monthly

  • Access to core features
  • Basic support

Pro Plan

$49 / monthly

  • All Basic features
  • Priority support
  • Advanced features

Enterprise Plan

Varies / annual

  • All Pro features
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom integrations

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