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esbuild vs Parcel
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| Fact | esbuild | Parcel |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 40k | 44k |
| Latest | v0.28.2 | v2.16.4 |
| Last push | 2026-08-09 | 2026-09-29 |
| Release cadence | about 29 days between releases | about 52 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace webpack. Alternatives to webpack →
PartialesbuildBundling and minification with a smaller plugin API.
Full replacementParcelWorks without configuration for most projects.
esbuild
- v0.28.22026-08-08Fix tree shaking bug due to TypeScript import alias (#4507)
- v0.28.12026-06-11Disallow \ in local development server HTTP requests (GHSA-g7r4-m6w7-qqqr)
- v0.28.02026-04-02Add support for with { type: 'text' } imports (#4435)
- v0.27.72026-04-02Fix lowering of define semantics for TypeScript parameter properties (#4421)
- v0.27.52026-04-02Fix for an async generator edge case (#4401, #4417)
esbuild
unsigned The latest release, v0.28.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Parcel
unsigned The latest release, v2.16.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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