Browserify vs Parcel

Developers should learn Browserify when working on projects that need to share code between Node meets developers should use parcel when they need a fast, easy-to-set-up bundler for web projects without spending time on complex configuration. Here's our take.

Browserify

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Browserify when working on projects that need to share code between Node

Pros

• js and the browser, or when they want to use npm packages in client-side JavaScript without a complex build setup
• Related to: commonjs, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Parcel

Developers should use Parcel when they need a fast, easy-to-set-up bundler for web projects without spending time on complex configuration

Pros

• It's ideal for prototyping, small to medium-sized applications, or teams prioritizing developer experience and rapid iteration
• Related to: javascript, webpack

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Browserify if: You want js and the browser, or when they want to use npm packages in client-side javascript without a complex build setup and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Parcel if: You prioritize it's ideal for prototyping, small to medium-sized applications, or teams prioritizing developer experience and rapid iteration over what Browserify offers.

The Bottom Line

Browserify wins

Developers should learn Browserify when working on projects that need to share code between Node