V8 Alternatives

V8 is described as 'Google's javascript engine' and is an app. There are 2 alternatives to V8 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Mozilla Firefox. The best V8 alternative is SpiderMonkey, which is both free and Open Source.

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  1. SpiderMonkey icon

    SpiderMonkey

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    SpiderMonkey 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox
     

    • SpiderMonkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to V8.

    • SpiderMonkey is Free and Open SourceV8 is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • Hermes JS Engine is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to V8.

    • Hermes JS Engine is Free and Open SourceV8 is also Free and Open Source
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