ToolScout.

SWC

SWC compiles JavaScript with Rust speed.

Free tierPrice verified 2026-09-29Visit site ↗
Compare

Our verdict

Who it's for

Super-fast TypeScript/JavaScript compiler

Who should look elsewhere

Plugin ecosystem smaller

Pros

  • +Very fast compilation
  • +Rust-based
  • +Babel compatible
  • +Next.js default
  • +Active development

Cons

  • −Plugin ecosystem smaller
  • −Some Babel features missing
  • −Debugging harder
  • −Learning curve
  • −Config different

Key features

  • ✓JS/TS compiler
  • ✓Rust-based
  • ✓Super fast
  • ✓Babel alternative
  • ✓Minification
  • ✓Open source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthOpen source (Apache/MIT); 20x faster than Babel; TypeScript/JavaScript compiler

Alternatives & comparisons

More in Developer Tools

All →