Browser Extensions · head to head
ColorZilla vs React Developer Tools
React Developer Tools
Browser Extensions
Debug React applications in your browser
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- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; 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: ColorZilla covers Color picker, React Developer Tools covers Component inspection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and React Developer Tools actually diverge.
| Attribute | ColorZilla | React Developer Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), 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 ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Only in React Developer Tools
- Component inspection
- Props/State viewing
- Performance profiler
- Hooks debugging
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.
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
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
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
React Developer Tools
Free- FreeFree
- Component tree
- Props inspection
- State tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
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 ColorZilla or React Developer Tools better?
- Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla 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, ColorZilla or React Developer Tools?
- ColorZilla starts at Free and React Developer Tools at Free.
- Does ColorZilla or React Developer Tools run on more platforms?
- Both run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use ColorZilla for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can ColorZilla do that React Developer Tools cannot?
- ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, Props/State viewing, Performance profiler, Hooks debugging. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.