parcel vs rollup

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

parcel

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallest⭐Most Starred

Blazing fast, zero configuration web application bundler

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npm install parcel

rollup

ðŸŠķLightweight🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

Next-generation ES module bundler

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npm install rollup

When to Choose Each

👉Choose parcel if:

  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project
  • ✓Community popularity and ecosystem support matter to you

👉Choose rollup if:

  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk
  • ✓You're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support

Comparison

Metricparcelrollup
Weekly Downloads00
GitHub Stars44.1k26.3k
Bundle Size44.0 KB2.8 MB
Dependencies151
Last Updated1 months ago6 days ago
TypeScriptNoYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version2.16.44.60.0

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