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VisitSWC vs Terser
What both publish
| Fact | SWC | Terser |
|---|---|---|
| Browser use | The @swc/wasm-web module can synchronously transform code inside a browser using WebAssembly. | The API reference says browser loading is supported and exposes a global `Terser` variable with a `.minify` property. |
| Integrations | The site names Next.js, Parcel, and Deno as tools that use SWC. | The project documentation describes using Terser with Acorn-produced SpiderMonkey AST input and replacing nested `uglify-es` dependencies with a Yarn resolution alias. |
| Purpose | SWC is an extensible Rust-based platform for fast developer tools that can compile and bundle JavaScript and TypeScript. | Terser is an industry-standard JavaScript minifier that shrinks variable names, removes whitespace and comments, and drops unused code. |
SWC plans
- SWCFree
Terser plans
- TerserFree
Pick SWC if…
SWC suits developers and build-tool authors working with JavaScript or TypeScript. It is also relevant to teams seeking compiler integrations with tools such as webpack, Rspack, or Jest.
Pick Terser if…
Terser suits developers who need to minify JavaScript through a command line, Node.js API or browser loading. Its configuration options also suit workflows that need source maps or a specific ECMAScript target.