Software · head to head
React Developer Tools vs ColorZilla
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.; 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
- They diverge on capability: React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, ColorZilla covers Color picker.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which React Developer Tools and ColorZilla actually diverge.
| Attribute | React Developer Tools | ColorZilla |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), 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 ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
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.
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.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
React Developer Tools
Free- FreeFree
- Component tree
- Props inspection
- State tracking
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
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 ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
Questions people ask
- Is React Developer Tools or ColorZilla better?
- Neither clearly leads. React Developer Tools starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, React Developer Tools or ColorZilla?
- React Developer Tools starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
- Does React Developer Tools or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
- Both run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 ColorZilla cannot?
- React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, Props/State viewing, Performance profiler, Hooks debugging. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.