Release-it
Automate versioning and package publishing, manage releases effortlessly across projects.
JavaScript · MIT License · 8.9k GitHub stars
Release-it vs Semantic-release
Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Semantic-release currently leads on GitHub stars (23.5k) over Release-it (8.9k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semantic-release Fully automated version management and package publishing for software projects. | 23.5k | JavaScript | MIT License |
| 2 | Release-it Automate versioning and package publishing, manage releases effortlessly across projects. | 8.9k | JavaScript | MIT License |
Overview
Semantic-release
Fully automated version management and package publishing for software projects.
JavaScript · MIT License · 23.5k GitHub stars
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Release-it or Semantic-release?
Semantic-release currently has more GitHub stars (23.5k) than Release-it (8.9k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.
Are Release-it and Semantic-release free?
Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.
How does this comparison work?
Pages only exist for mutual alternatives — each tool lists the other in its alternatives metadata. Stats come from the canonical tool records in this directory.
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