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Node.js vs Go (for APIs): which is better for throughput and cost?

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Go outperforms Node.js in request throughput thanks to compiled binaries, efficient concurrency, and fast execution. Go-based APIs require fewer resources, resulting in lower hosting costs and greater scalability. Node.js offers flexibility and popularity, but its event loop and interpreted JavaScript mean it cannot match Go for raw speed or cost efficiency at API scale.

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