Browser Extensions · head to head
Keeper vs React Developer Tools
Keeper
Browser Extensions
Protect your passwords and private information
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
React Developer Tools
Browser Extensions
Debug React applications in your browser
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Keeper free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version; 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: Keeper covers Password management, React Developer Tools covers Component inspection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Keeper and React Developer Tools actually diverge.
| Attribute | Keeper | React Developer Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
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 Keeper
- Password management
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Secure file storage
- BreachWatch
- Safari support
- Opera support
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.
Keeper
- Business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryptionnot React Developer Tools
- Privileged access management for admin and service accountsnot React Developer Tools
- Secure remote access and privileged session recordingnot React Developer Tools
- Application secrets management through Secrets Managernot React Developer Tools
- Government deployments requiring FedRAMP Highnot React Developer Tools
React Developer Tools
No use cases recorded yet. See the React Developer Tools review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Keeper
- Free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
- Personal plan at $1.79/month is promotional pricing; regular price is higher, making budget comparison difficult
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
Keeper
Free- FreeFree
- 10 passwords max
- Single device only
- No sync
- Personal$1.79/month
- Unlimited passwords
- All devices
- 2FA support
- Family$3.83/month
- Up to 5 users
- Unlimited storage
- Shared vaults
React Developer Tools
Free- FreeFree
- Component tree
- Props inspection
- State tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Keeper if
- You need password management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want zero-knowledge encryption.
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 Keeper or React Developer Tools better?
- Neither clearly leads. Keeper 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, Keeper or React Developer Tools?
- Keeper starts at Free and React Developer Tools at Free.
- Does Keeper or React Developer Tools run on more platforms?
- Keeper runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. React Developer Tools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- Can I use Keeper for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Keeper best used for?
- Keeper is most often used for business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryption, privileged access management for admin and service accounts, secure remote access and privileged session recording, application secrets management through secrets manager. Of those, business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryption and privileged access management for admin and service accounts are not what React Developer Tools is typically brought in for.
- What can Keeper do that React Developer Tools cannot?
- Keeper covers Password management, Zero-knowledge encryption, Secure file storage, BreachWatch. 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
Keeper: Is there a free version of Keeper?
Keeper offers a free version with very limited functionality: it stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync. A 30-day free trial provides full access to all features.
SourceKeeper: What are Keeper's paid pricing plans?
Keeper Personal starts at $1.79/month (promotional pricing) with annual billing. Keeper Family covers up to 5 users at $3.83/month annually. Both include unlimited password storage, cross-device sync, and 2FA support.
SourceKeeper: What browsers and devices does Keeper support?
Keeper has browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, and Opera. It also offers native apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and web access.
SourceKeeper: Does Keeper support 2FA and passkeys?
Yes, Keeper stores and autofills FIDO2 passkeys and supports multiple 2FA methods including TOTP, SMS, and WebAuthn. Biometric login (fingerprint/face recognition) is also supported.
SourceKeeper: How secure is Keeper?
Keeper uses zero-knowledge architecture where data is encrypted and decrypted only on your device. Only you can access your vault, and the company cannot see your passwords or data.
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