Side by side
Farm vs tsdown
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
Farm combines fast-start claims with caching, partial bundling and a wide plugin ecosystem. Its Node requirement and default build targets should fit the project setup before adoption.
Visit Farm Free plan Web
tsdown offers library-focused bundling, declaration generation, and plugin support at no charge. Check the specified Node.js requirements and experimental status of Bun, Deno, and executable bundling before choosing it.
Visit tsdownThe facts
| Farm | tsdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | farm-fe.github.io | tsdown.dev |
| On javascript build tools | #23 of 27 | #27 of 27 |
Farm: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed build tool
- Compiles common web inputs by default
- Module caching avoids repeated compilation
- Supports Rust, JavaScript and Vite plugins
- TypeScript, code splitting and source maps supported
What to know first
- Requires Node 16.18.0 or later
- Default production output is ES2017
- Development server uses port 9000
tsdown: what it does well
- Free plan and MIT License
- Generates TypeScript declaration files
- Supports four output formats
- Online StackBlitz template is available
What to know first
- Local use requires specific Node.js versions
- Bun and Deno support is experimental
- Some Rollup plugins may cause TypeScript type errors
- Executable bundling is experimental