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Rollup vs SWC
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 APILinuxMac+2
Rollup offers configurable bundling for applications and libraries, with tree-shaking, code splitting, and several interfaces. Developers importing CommonJS modules need a plugin, and the project recommends keeping Rollup and official plugins current.
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Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
SWC covers compilation and transformation needs with multiple integrations and package options, and it is free. Its bundling roadmap and documented polyfill limitation are worth considering before choosing it for those tasks.
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| Rollup | SWC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rollupjs.org | swc.rs |
| On javascript build tools | #14 of 27 | #10 of 27 |
Rollup: what it does well
- Free and released under the MIT License.
- Supports multiple output formats, including ES modules and CommonJS.
- Removes unused imported code through tree-shaking.
- Offers CLI, JavaScript API, and plugin API.
- Browser REPL accepts ES6 modules.
What to know first
- Importing CommonJS modules requires a plugin.
- Project recommends using the latest Rollup and official plugins.
SWC: what it does well
- Compiles modern JavaScript and TypeScript for major browsers.
- Supports minification, WebAssembly transforms, and custom plugins.
- Offers integrations for webpack, Rspack, and Jest.
- Targets browsers, iOS, Android, Node, and Electron.
- Free plan; packages documented for five package managers.
What to know first
- Bundling is slated for removal in v2.
- Polyfill usage is less efficient for certain computed properties.