Parcel

The zero configuration build tool for the web. 📦🚀

webpack and Rollup. 2 alternatives to Parcel, in JavaScript. Compare fit, licence, stars and the latest signed release.

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2 open source alternatives to Parcel
Tool	Fit	Stars	Licence	Terms	Self-hosted	Language	Latest	Last push
webpack	Full replacement	66k	MIT	Open source	No	JavaScript	v5.112.0	2026-10-19
Rollup	Partial	26k	Other	Open source	No	JavaScript	v4.64.10	2026-10-18

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2 alternatives

webpack Full replacement

A bundler for javascript and friends. Packs many modules into a few bundled assets. Code Splitting allows for loading parts of the application on demand. Through "loaders", modules can be CommonJs, AMD, ES6 modules, CSS, Images, JSON, Coffeescript, LESS, ... and your custom stuff.

Bundles JavaScript and assets for browsers, with a loader and plugin system.

Language: JavaScript
Licence: MIT
Stars: 66k
Latest: v5.112.0
Last push: 2026-10-19

Rollup Partial

Next-generation ES module bundler

Bundles ES modules with plugins, and needs more configuration.

Language: JavaScript
Licence: Other
Stars: 26k
Latest: v4.64.10
Last push: 2026-10-18

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Language: JavaScript
Licence: MIT
Stars: 44k
Last push: 2026-10-18

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