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Comparison guide

Rollup vs Webpack

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. rollup

    Next-generation ES module bundler

    Downloads unavailable · 118.4 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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  2. webpack

    Packs ECMAScript/CommonJs/AMD modules for the browser. Allows you to split your codebase into multiple bundles, which can be loaded on demand. Supports loaders to preprocess files, i.e. json, jsx, es7, css, less, ... and your custom stuff.

    Downloads unavailable · 1.2 MB gzip · Health 67/100

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Choosing between Rollup and Webpack? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.

Downloads & Popularity

Weekly download data is unavailable for Rollup. Weekly download data is unavailable for Webpack. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Rollup has the smallest gzipped bundle at 118.4 KB. Webpack comes in at 1.2 MB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Rollup has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Webpack has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics. Download data is incomplete; these composite scores include a fallback popularity input and should not determine an overall winner.

When to Choose Each

Choose Rollup if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Webpack if you value actively maintained, strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Rollup and Webpack. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rollup better than webpack?
It depends on your needs. Rollup has a health score of 67/100 while Webpack scores 67/100. Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, rollup or webpack?
Rollup has the smaller gzipped bundle at 118.4 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use rollup vs webpack?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, rollup or webpack?
Rollup has a maintenance score of 100/100. Rollup scores 100/100 and Webpack scores 100/100 on maintenance.

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