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Rollup vs webpack
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| Fact | Rollup | webpack |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 26k | 66k |
| Latest | v4.64.10 | v5.112.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Rollup replaces webpack. Alternatives to webpack →
PartialBundles ES modules into libraries with tree shaking, with a smaller feature set for apps.
Both replace Parcel. Alternatives to Parcel →
PartialRollupBundles ES modules with plugins, and needs more configuration.
Full replacementwebpackBundles JavaScript and assets for browsers, with a loader and plugin system.
Rollup
webpack
- v5.112.02026-10-15Apply plugins set on a multi-configuration array to the MultiCompiler. (by @alexander-akait in #22702)
- v5.111.12026-09-18Throw on a write to an imported binding without losing concatenation. (by @alexander-akait in #22141)
- v5.111.02026-09-14Enable output.module by default with futureDefaults on ESM-capable targets. (by @alexander-akait in #22088)
- v5.110.32026-09-01Fix import() options, circular reexport severity and namespace writes. (by @alexander-akait in #21867)
- v5.110.22026-08-30Fix analyzable ESM baking around cycles, mixed-served wasm and style url maps. (by @alexander-akait in #21851)
Rollup
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webpack
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