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Browserify vs Terser
Both stand on javascript build tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Browserify offers dependency bundling, browser shims, and build options for browser-based JavaScript projects. Check module compatibility and the latest-major-only security support policy before adopting it.
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Terser provides several ways to minify JavaScript and configure compression, mangling, and compatibility. Use property-name mangling cautiously because it can break code.
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| Browserify | Terser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | browserify.org | terser.org |
| On javascript build tools | #15 of 27 | #11 of 27 |
Browserify: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed.
- Supports CLI and JavaScript API builds.
- --debug adds source maps.
- Supports transforms, plugins, and UMD bundles.
What to know first
- Some NPM modules need additional work.
- Security support covers only the latest major version.
Terser: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Offers command-line and Node.js API use
- Can produce source maps
- Accepts multiple input files or standard input
- Compression and mangling can be configured or disabled
What to know first
- Property-name mangling can break code
- Built-in DOM property mangling is not recommended
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