Browser Extensions · head to head
ColorZilla vs Web Developer
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; Web Developer the Web Developer browser extension is licensed GPL-3.0 per its GitHub repository (github.com/chrispederick/web-developer), which states 'All files are distributed for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License,' confirming it has no vendor pricing model to compare.
- They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Web Developer covers CSS inspection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Web Developer actually diverge.
| Attribute | ColorZilla | Web Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| Founded | 2007 | 2003 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (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 ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Only in Web Developer
- CSS inspection
- Form debugging
- Image analysis
- Element outlining
- Opera support
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
Web Developer
- The Web Developer browser extension is licensed GPL-3.0 per its GitHub repository (github.com/chrispederick/web-developer), which states 'All files are distributed for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License,' confirming it has no vendor pricing model to compare.
Pricing, plan by plan
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
Web Developer
Free- FreeFree
- CSS tools
- Form tools
- Image tools
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 Web Developer if
- You need css inspection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want form debugging.
Questions people ask
- Is ColorZilla or Web Developer better?
- Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla starts at Free and Web Developer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ColorZilla or Web Developer?
- ColorZilla starts at Free and Web Developer at Free.
- Does ColorZilla or Web Developer run on more platforms?
- ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Web Developer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- 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 Web Developer cannot?
- ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Web Developer covers CSS inspection, Form debugging, Image analysis, Element outlining. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
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