Rust
Rust delivers C++-level performance with compile-time memory safety through its ownership model, and has been voted the most admired language for years.
- Brand
- Rust Foundation
- Category
- Programming Languages
- Released
- 2015
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 0/100
Key features
- Memory safety without garbage collection
- C++-class performance
- Most admired language in developer surveys
Best for systems programmers who want speed without memory bugs.
Rust specifications
| Typing | Static, strong |
|---|---|
| Execution model | Compiled to native machine code |
| Main paradigms | Multi-paradigm: functional and imperative with traits |
| Memory management | Ownership and borrowing (no GC, no manual free) |
| Typical runtime performance | Fastest tier; on par with C++ |
| Concurrency model | Fearless concurrency via ownership; async/await |
| Main uses | Systems, CLI tools, WebAssembly, blockchain, embedded |
| Package manager | Cargo / crates.io |
| Learning curve | Hard |
| TIOBE rank (2025, approx.) | 15 |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every programming language in our database using the programming languages weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Memory safety without garbage collection
- C++-class performance
- Most admired language in developer surveys
Cons
- Weaker overall score (0/100 within programming languages)
Compare Rust against
Alternatives to Rust
- Python 100/100
- JavaScript 40/100
- Java 60/100
- C++ 80/100
- Go (Golang) 20/100
Sources
- Rust: Rust Foundation official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.