esbuild vs Google Closure Compiler
| esbuild | Google Closure Compiler | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| TypeScript support | Yes | No |
| Code splitting | Yes | Yes |
| Tree shaking | Yes | Yes |
| Source maps | Yes | Yes |
| Plugin API | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best JavaScript Build Tools. On Specifiction, esbuild scores higher on our published basis.