Vite

Vite is an open-source front-end build and development tool, created by Evan You (author of Vue). It has become a standard thanks to its speed: near-instant dev server startup and immediate hot reloading, leveraging the browser's native modules.

What is Vite used for?

Vite serves as the development and build foundation for modern web applications: it serves code in development with ultra-fast reloading, then produces an optimized bundle for production. It works with most frameworks (React, Vue.js, Svelte) and has largely replaced older, slower tools.

Vite or an older bundler?

Against legacy build tools, Vite stands out with a far faster development experience and minimal configuration. It has become the default choice for most new front-end projects, to the point of being built into many frameworks.

How much does Vite cost?

Vite is entirely free and open source, under the MIT license. The tool and its plugins are free, with no paid tier. The project is supported by the community and sponsors, at no cost to developers.