SpiderMonkey Alternatives

SpiderMonkey is described as 'Is Mozilla’s JavaScript and WebAssembly Engine, used in Firefox, Servo and various other projects. It is written in C++, Rust and JavaScript. You can embed it into C++ and Rust projects, and it can be run as a stand-alone shell. It can also be compiled to WASI' and is an app in the development category. There are 2 alternatives to SpiderMonkey for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best SpiderMonkey alternative is Hermes JS Engine, which is both free and Open Source.

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  1. Hermes JS Engine icon

    Hermes JS Engine

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    Hermes is a JavaScript engine optimized for fast start-up of React Native apps. It features ahead-of-time static optimization and compact bytecode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • Hermes JS Engine is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SpiderMonkey.

    • Hermes JS Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SpiderMonkey.

    • Hermes JS Engine is Free and Open SourceSpiderMonkey is also Free and Open Source
  2. V8 icon

    V8

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    Google's javascript engine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
     

    • V8 is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to SpiderMonkey.

    • V8 is Free and Open SourceSpiderMonkey is also Free and Open Source
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