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BuiltWith vs React Developer Tools

BuiltWith logo

BuiltWith

Browser Extensions

See what websites are built with

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
React Developer Tools logo

React Developer Tools

Browser Extensions

Debug React applications in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups with no features; React Developer Tools react Developer Tools is only available as a Chrome browser extension. No support for other browsers mentioned.
  • They diverge on capability: BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, React Developer Tools covers Component inspection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuiltWith and React Developer Tools actually diverge.

Attributes where BuiltWith and React Developer Tools differ
AttributeBuiltWithReact Developer Tools
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
PlatformsWebChrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20072004

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 and market researchnot React Developer Tools
  • Competitive analysis and lead generationnot React Developer Tools
  • Web technology tracking and reportingnot React Developer Tools

React Developer Tools

  • Debugging React components during developmentnot BuiltWith
  • Inspecting component state and propsnot BuiltWith
  • Performance profiling of React applicationsnot BuiltWith

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 with no features
  • Basic plan severely limited: 2 technologies, 2 keywords, 2 reports
  • Single login user on Basic and Pro plans
  • Minimum paid plan is $295/month
  • No monthly payment option mentioned; minimum 1-month term annual

React Developer Tools

  • React Developer Tools is only available as a Chrome browser extension. No support for other browsers mentioned.

Pricing, plan by plan

BuiltWith

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Individual site lookups
    • Limited data access
  • Basic$295/month
    • 2 Technologies
    • 2 Keywords
    • 2 Retail Reports
  • Pro$495/month
    • Unlimited Technologies
    • Unlimited Keywords
    • Unlimited Retail Reports
  • Team$995/month
    • Unlimited access all features
    • Unlimited Pro Logins
    • CRM Integration

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.
BuiltWith review

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.
React Developer Tools review

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 and market research, competitive analysis and lead generation, web technology tracking and reporting. Of those, technology intelligence and market research and competitive analysis and lead generation 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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BuiltWith: Does BuiltWith offer a free plan?

Yes, BuiltWith offers a free tier for individual website lookups. For full features, paid plans start at $295/month (Basic).

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React Developer Tools: How much does React Developer Tools cost?

React Developer Tools is completely free. It is a free browser extension with no subscription fees or costs.

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BuiltWith: What are the differences between Basic and Pro plans?

Basic ($295/month) includes 2 technologies, 2 keywords, and 2 retail reports. Pro ($495/month) provides unlimited access to technologies, keywords, and retail reports.

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React Developer Tools: Is React Developer Tools available for download?

Yes. React Developer Tools is available as a free extension on the Chrome Web Store for download at no cost.

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BuiltWith: How many users can access BuiltWith simultaneously?

Basic and Pro plans include 1 system login. The Team plan at $995/month provides unlimited Pro Logins for multi-user access.

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BuiltWith: What payment methods does BuiltWith accept?

BuiltWith accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Bitcoin, and wire transfers for yearly contracts.

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