Browser Extensions · head to head
React Developer Tools vs Keeper
React Developer Tools
Browser Extensions
Debug React applications in your browser
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Keeper
Browser Extensions
Protect your passwords and private information
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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.; Keeper free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
- They diverge on capability: React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, Keeper covers Password management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which React Developer Tools and Keeper actually diverge.
| Attribute | React Developer Tools | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2004 | 2011 |
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 React Developer Tools
- Component inspection
- Props/State viewing
- Performance profiler
- Hooks debugging
Only in Keeper
- Password management
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Secure file storage
- BreachWatch
- Safari support
- Opera 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.
React Developer Tools
No use cases recorded yet. See the React Developer Tools review.
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
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.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
React Developer Tools
Free- FreeFree
- Component tree
- Props inspection
- State tracking
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
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 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.
Questions people ask
- Is React Developer Tools or Keeper better?
- Neither clearly leads. React Developer Tools starts at Free and Keeper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, React Developer Tools or Keeper?
- React Developer Tools starts at Free and Keeper at Free.
- Does React Developer Tools or Keeper run on more platforms?
- React Developer Tools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Keeper runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- 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 Keeper cannot?
- React Developer Tools covers Component inspection, Props/State viewing, Performance profiler, Hooks debugging. Keeper covers Password management, Zero-knowledge encryption, Secure file storage, BreachWatch. 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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