V8 Alternatives

Apps similar to V8 include SpiderMonkey, which is free and open source. Other options are Hermes JS Engine. Between them they cover Mac, Windows and Linux.

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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

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox
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  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 (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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