browserify
browser-side require() the node.js way
Common questions
Is browserify free to use?
Yes — browserify is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is browserify good? What's its rating?
browserify scores 4.0 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a JavaScript Bundlers category average of 4.2.
How many people use browserify?
browserify has roughly 14.7K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 35.8K.
When was browserify founded?
browserify was founded in 2010, making it 16 years old.
Is browserify growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
At a glance
Overview
Browserify is completely free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
browserify is a consistently strong performer, scoring 4 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, browserify has seen a sharp upward trajectory, up about 1712% over 4 years.
browserify trails the javascript bundlers average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2010, browserify is a long-tenured option in this category.
browserify vs. JavaScript Bundlers average
| Feature | browserify | JavaScript Bundlers average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 14,693 | 35,781 |
| Forks | 1,201 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
Growth over time
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- GitHub Stars trails the category average: 14,693 vs. 35,781.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.0 / 5 against a category average of 4.2 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
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