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esbuild vs Rollup

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esbuildRollup
LanguageGoJavaScript
LicenceMITOther
Stars40k26k
Latestv0.28.2v4.68.2
Last push2026-08-092026-11-10
Release cadenceabout 29 days between releasesabout 2 days between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace webpack. Alternatives to webpack →

    PartialesbuildBundling and minification with a smaller plugin API.

    PartialRollupBundles ES modules into libraries with tree shaking, with a smaller feature set for apps.