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Rollup vs Vite
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| Fact | Rollup | Vite |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 26k | 84k |
| Latest | v4.68.2 | v8.3.8 |
| Last push | 2026-11-10 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 78 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.
Full replacementViteDifferent configuration, and a dev server that serves native ES modules.
Rollup
Vite
- v8.3.82026-11-11build: keep magicString and ast in transform hook meta (#24012) (a3b28e8)
- v6.4.62026-11-09Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v7.3.82026-11-09Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v8.1.72026-11-09Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v8.2.62026-11-09Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
Rollup
unsigned The latest release, v4.68.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Vite
✓ signed The latest release, v8.3.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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