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Rollup vs Rspack
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| Fact | Rollup | Rspack |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 26k | 13k |
| Latest | v4.68.2 | v2.3.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-10 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace webpack. Alternatives to webpack →
PartialRollupBundles ES modules into libraries with tree shaking, with a smaller feature set for apps.
Drop-inRspackAccepts webpack configuration and most of its loaders and plugins.
Rollup
Rspack
- v2.3.22026-11-10HMR now handles code-splitting changes more reliably, reducing unnecessary full-page reloads when chunks are added or r…
- v2.3.12026-11-03feat(runtime): support incremental runtime module updates
- v2.3.02026-10-29feat: rename loader filter.code to codeFilter
- v2.3.0-rc.02026-10-27perf(watch): lazily convert native watcher time infopre-release
- v2.3.0-beta.12026-10-22Thefilter.code loader option (introduced in 2.3.0-beta.0) has been renamed tocodeFilter . If you are upgrading from 2.3…pre-release
Rollup
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Rspack
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