Vite

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Developer tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Vite is a frontend build tool that serves source files over native ESM with fast dependency pre-bundling and hot module replacement during development. It ships optimized production builds with tree-shaking and plugin support for TypeScript, JSX, workers, and WebAssembly.

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Category: Developer tools
Free access: Vite is open source and free to use with CLI scaffolding via npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, or deno commands on vite.dev.
API access: Documentation covers the Vite plugin API extending Rollup-compatible hooks for custom tooling.

Is Vite right for you?

A good fit for

Front-end teams building modern web apps who want fast local dev servers and opinionated production bundling.

Before you choose

Vite is a local build tool; hosting and CI resources are managed separately from the open-source project.

Next-gen frontend tooling

Vite.dev introduces a fast dev server and build pipeline for modern web apps with rich plugin support and framework adoption across the ecosystem.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Dev server	Homepage highlights on-demand ESM serving and fast dependency pre-bundling for instant server start.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
HMR	Site advertises lightning-fast hot module replacement that scales to large applications.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Production build	Marketing copy cites optimized builds with tree-shaking and chunk control powered by Rolldown.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Vite pricing & plans

Free

Vite is open source and free to use with CLI scaffolding via npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, or deno commands on vite.dev.

Access: Vite is open source and free to use with CLI scaffolding via npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, or deno commands on vite.dev.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Vite used for?

Does Vite have a free plan?

Vite is open source and free to use with CLI scaffolding via npm, yarn, pnpm, bun, or deno commands on vite.dev.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Vite cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Vite through an API?

Documentation covers the Vite plugin API extending Rollup-compatible hooks for custom tooling.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Vite is a local build tool; hosting and CI resources are managed separately from the open-source project.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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