Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Parcel?
A build tool that automatically handles compilation, optimization, and asset processing for web projects with extensive built-in support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, and other file types. Includes features like tree-shaking, code transformation for different browser targets, caching, and image optimization.
Parcel pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
Integrations (1)
Independently observed- GraphQL
Parcel FAQ
Common questions about Parcel, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Parcel?
A build tool that automatically handles compilation, optimization, and asset processing for web projects with extensive built-in support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, and other file types. Includes features like tree-shaking, code transformation for different browser targets, caching, and image optimization. It is indexed under Bundlers.
Source: https://parceljs.org
How much does Parcel cost?
Parcel is a paid product; published pricing starts at $100 per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor and Bronze Sponsor). Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://parceljs.org
What platforms does Parcel support?
Parcel supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://parceljs.org
Is Parcel open source?
Yes. Parcel is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Where is Parcel available?
Parcel is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
Source: https://parceljs.org
Parcel alternatives
Other bundlers we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- ViteA modern, high-performance build system for web developmenthigh · 78%
- webpackJavaScript module bundler that packages code and assets for web browsershigh · 78%
- MetroA high-performance bundler optimized for React Native developmentmedium · 66%
- RollupA JavaScript bundler that optimizes ES modules for different runtime environments and removes unused code automaticallyhigh · 76%
- RspackA high-performance bundler that replaces webpack while maintaining API compatibilitymedium · 65%
- Turbopackmedium · 60%
Compare Parcel
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The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 86 | 0.07 | 5.7 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 75 | 0.05 | 4.0 | ✓ |
| Stars | 88 | 0.03 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| Security score | 26 | 0.05 | 1.4 | ✓ |
| Price level | 25 | 0.04 | 1.0 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.5 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.10 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 0 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 65% |
Adoption
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Github stars | 44,005 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 50% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Scorecard | 2.6 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
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