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unbuild vs webpack
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
unbuild brings package building, type generation, and dependency checks into one JavaScript build system. Its free MIT-licensed availability may suit projects whose needs match its listed formats and workflows.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
webpack provides bundling, transformation, and extension interfaces for application builds. It is a low-level tool, and users should account for its installation requirements and experimental native CSS and HTML support.
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| unbuild | webpack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | webpack.js.org |
| On javascript build tools | #26 of 27 | #22 of 27 |
unbuild: what it does well
- Rollup-based bundler supports TypeScript.
- Can generate CommonJS, module formats, and type declarations.
- Can infer configuration and entries from package.json.
- Checks for potentially missing or unused dependencies.
- Free under the MIT license.
What to know first
- No free trial is listed.
- Maintainers are experimenting with obuild as a successor.
webpack: what it does well
- Code splitting supports on-demand loading.
- Loaders transform sources such as Sass and TypeScript.
- ModuleFederationPlugin supports runtime module sharing.
- Free open-source software under the MIT license.
What to know first
- Command-line use from webpack v4 onward requires webpack-cli.
- CSP is not enabled by default.
- Native CSS and HTML support are experimental.
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