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Rspack 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.
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Rspack brings a broad set of bundling features and framework integrations while focusing on commonly used webpack APIs. Teams relying on less common webpack APIs should account for its compatibility boundary.
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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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| Rspack | Terser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rspack.rs | terser.org |
| On javascript build tools | #7 of 27 | #11 of 27 |
Rspack: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Includes code splitting and tree shaking
- Supports parallel builds and incremental compilation
- Custom plugins and loaders can use JavaScript or Rust
What to know first
- Does not aim for full webpack API compatibility
- Some popular webpack plugins may require alternatives
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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