Software · head to head
Capital One Shopping vs ColorZilla
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Capital One Shopping limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards; ColorZilla the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
- They diverge on capability: Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, ColorZilla covers Color picker.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Capital One Shopping and ColorZilla actually diverge.
| Attribute | Capital One Shopping | ColorZilla |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2014 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Capital One Shopping
- Price comparison
- Coupon finder
- Price tracking
- Credits rewards
- Safari support
Only in ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Capital One Shopping
- Limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
- Dependent on retailers offering coupons or price matching
- Browser extension adds processing overhead to shopping sessions
ColorZilla
- The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
Pricing, plan by plan
Capital One Shopping
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Capital One Shopping review.
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
Which should you pick?
Choose Capital One Shopping if
- You need price comparison.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want coupon finder.
Choose ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
Questions people ask
- Is Capital One Shopping or ColorZilla better?
- Neither clearly leads. Capital One Shopping starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Capital One Shopping or ColorZilla?
- Capital One Shopping starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
- Does Capital One Shopping or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
- Capital One Shopping runs on Web, iOS, Android. ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- Can I use Capital One Shopping for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Capital One Shopping do that ColorZilla cannot?
- Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, Coupon finder, Price tracking, Credits rewards. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Capital One Shopping: Is Capital One Shopping free?
Yes. Capital One Shopping is 100% free to install and use on desktop or mobile. There are no fees or charges.
SourceCapital One Shopping: Does Capital One Shopping require a Capital One account?
No. Capital One Shopping is free for everyone, including people who are not Capital One customers.
SourceCapital One Shopping: What platforms does Capital One Shopping support?
Capital One Shopping is available as a browser extension for desktop browsers and as a mobile app for iOS and Android.