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Meson vs Premake
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| Fact | Meson | Premake |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 6.6k | 3.6k |
| Latest | 1.12.1 | v5.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
| Release cadence | about 37 days between releases | about 150 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 65 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Premake replaces Meson. Alternatives to Meson →
PartialGenerates project files from Lua scripts and leaves compilation to the generated build system.
Meson
Premake
- v5.0.02026-10-05Premake 5.0
- v5.0.0-beta82026-01-24Premake 5.0-beta8
- v5.0.0-beta72025-06-12Premake 5.0-beta7
- v5.0.0-beta62025-03-30Premake 5.0-beta6
- v5.0.0-beta52025-02-17Premake 5.0-beta5
Meson
unsigned The latest release, 1.12.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Premake
✓ signed The latest release, v5.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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