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JSON Viewer vs WhatFont

JSON Viewer logo

JSON Viewer

Browser Extensions

View JSON documents in the browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WhatFont logo

WhatFont

Browser Extensions

Identify fonts on web pages

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JSON Viewer the project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier; WhatFont can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • They diverge on capability: JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, WhatFont covers Font detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JSON Viewer and WhatFont actually diverge.

Attributes where JSON Viewer and WhatFont differ
AttributeJSON ViewerWhatFont
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Arc
Founded20152011

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 JSON Viewer

  • JSON formatting
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tree view
  • Search functionality

Only in WhatFont

  • Font detection
  • Typography info
  • Service detection
  • Hover inspection
  • Safari support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

JSON Viewer

No use cases recorded yet. See the JSON Viewer review.

WhatFont

  • Identifying typefaces used on competitor websites for design researchnot JSON Viewer
  • Sourcing font inspiration from high-performing landing pagesnot JSON Viewer
  • Discovering web font services like Google Fonts or Typekit on sitesnot JSON Viewer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

JSON Viewer

  • The project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier

WhatFont

  • Can only detect web-safe fonts and fonts loaded via web font services
  • Does not work on images with embedded text or rasterized typography
  • Limited to inspecting single text elements at a time

Pricing, plan by plan

JSON Viewer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Syntax highlighting
    • Collapsible tree
    • Search

WhatFont

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Font inspection on any website
    • Font family identification
    • Font size and weight detection

Which should you pick?

Choose JSON Viewer if

  • You need json formatting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want syntax highlighting.
JSON Viewer review

Choose WhatFont if

  • You need font detection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
  • You also want typography info.
WhatFont review

Questions people ask

Is JSON Viewer or WhatFont better?
Neither clearly leads. JSON Viewer starts at Free and WhatFont at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JSON Viewer or WhatFont?
JSON Viewer starts at Free and WhatFont at Free.
Does JSON Viewer or WhatFont run on more platforms?
JSON Viewer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. WhatFont runs on Chrome, Firefox, Arc.
Can I use JSON Viewer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can JSON Viewer do that WhatFont cannot?
JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, Syntax highlighting, Tree view, Search functionality. WhatFont covers Font detection, Typography info, Service detection, Hover inspection. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WhatFont: How do I use WhatFont to inspect fonts?

Click the WhatFont icon in your browser toolbar to activate it, then hover over any text on a webpage to see the font name and details in a pop-up. Click the text to reveal additional information like font style, weight, color, and font samples.

Source
WhatFont: What browsers does WhatFont support?

WhatFont works on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Arc browser. It is available as a free extension in each browser's extension store.

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WhatFont: Is WhatFont free?

Yes. WhatFont is a completely free browser extension with no paid tier or premium features. It is maintained as a free tool for designers and developers.

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