Software · head to head
React Developer Tools vs BuiltWith
React Developer Tools
Software
Debug React applications in your browser
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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.; BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting
- They diverge on capability: React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, BuiltWith covers Technology profiling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which React Developer Tools and BuiltWith actually diverge.
| Attribute | React Developer Tools | BuiltWith |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Web |
| Founded | 2004 | 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 React Developer Tools
- Component inspection
- Props/State viewing
- Performance profiler
- Hooks debugging
Only in BuiltWith
- Technology profiling
- Market research
- Competitor analysis
- Lead generation
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
React Developer Tools
No use cases recorded yet. See the React Developer Tools review.
BuiltWith
- Technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companiesnot React Developer Tools
- Lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signalsnot React Developer Tools
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
BuiltWith
- Free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting
- Basic plan limited to 2 technologies, 2 keywords, 2 retail reports, and 1 system login
Pricing, plan by plan
React Developer Tools
Free- FreeFree
- Component tree
- Props inspection
- State tracking
BuiltWith
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the BuiltWith review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose BuiltWith if
- You need technology profiling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want market research.
Questions people ask
- Is React Developer Tools or BuiltWith better?
- Neither clearly leads. React Developer Tools starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, React Developer Tools or BuiltWith?
- React Developer Tools starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free.
- Does React Developer Tools or BuiltWith run on more platforms?
- React Developer Tools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. BuiltWith runs on Web.
- Can I use React Developer Tools for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can React Developer Tools do that BuiltWith cannot?
- React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, Props/State viewing, Performance profiler, Hooks debugging. BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.