Babel
6.4#10 in code transpilersFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Transcrypt
6.7#3 in code transpilersFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Babel | Transcrypt |
|---|---|---|
| Debugging | Babel supports source maps for debugging compiled code. | Transcrypt provides multi-level source maps so developers can debug generated JavaScript from Python source code. |
| What it does | Babel compiles modern JavaScript into versions compatible with current and older browsers or environments. | Transcrypt compiles a fairly extensive subset of Python into compact, readable JavaScript. |
Babel plans
- BabelFree
Transcrypt plans
- TranscryptFree
Pick Babel if…
Babel suits JavaScript developers who need to transform modern syntax for different browsers or environments, or convert JSX. It may also suit teams that want configurable plugin pipelines and source maps.
Pick Transcrypt if…
Transcrypt suits Python developers building browser applications who want to work with JavaScript libraries and DOM functions. It may also suit teams compiling Python server code for Node.js.