Browser Extensions · head to head
BuiltWith vs React Developer Tools
React Developer Tools
Browser Extensions
Debug React applications in your browser
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting; React Developer Tools react Developer Tools ships under the MIT license as part of the React open source project, free with no commercial tier; support is community GitHub issues only, with no vendor SLA.
- They diverge on capability: BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, React Developer Tools covers Component inspection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuiltWith and React Developer Tools actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuiltWith | React Developer Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Web | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in BuiltWith
- Technology profiling
- Market research
- Competitor analysis
- Lead generation
Only in React Developer Tools
- Component inspection
- Props/State viewing
- Performance profiler
- Hooks debugging
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BuiltWith
- Technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companiesnot React Developer Tools
- Lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signalsnot React Developer Tools
React Developer Tools
No use cases recorded yet. See the React Developer Tools review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BuiltWith
- Free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting
- Basic plan limited to 2 technologies, 2 keywords, 2 retail reports, and 1 system login
React Developer Tools
- React Developer Tools ships under the MIT license as part of the React open source project, free with no commercial tier; support is community GitHub issues only, with no vendor SLA.
Pricing, plan by plan
BuiltWith
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the BuiltWith review.
React Developer Tools
Free- FreeFree
- Component tree
- Props inspection
- State tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose BuiltWith if
- You need technology profiling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want market research.
Choose React Developer Tools if
- You need component inspection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want props/state viewing.
Questions people ask
- Is BuiltWith or React Developer Tools better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuiltWith starts at Free and React Developer Tools at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuiltWith or React Developer Tools?
- BuiltWith starts at Free and React Developer Tools at Free.
- Does BuiltWith or React Developer Tools run on more platforms?
- BuiltWith runs on Web. React Developer Tools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- Can I use BuiltWith for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is BuiltWith best used for?
- BuiltWith is most often used for technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companies, lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signals. Of those, technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companies and lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signals are not what React Developer Tools is typically brought in for.
- What can BuiltWith do that React Developer Tools cannot?
- BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation. React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, Props/State viewing, Performance profiler, Hooks debugging. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.