Software · head to head
Redux DevTools vs BuiltWith
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting
- They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, BuiltWith covers Technology profiling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and BuiltWith actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | BuiltWith |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Web |
| Founded | 2015 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Redux DevTools
- Action history
- State diff
- Time-travel debugging
- State export
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.
Redux DevTools
No use cases recorded yet. See the Redux DevTools review.
BuiltWith
- Technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companiesnot Redux DevTools
- Lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signalsnot Redux DevTools
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Redux DevTools
- Significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries
- Memory consumption increases with action history, especially with large datasets of 11,000+ records
- UI becomes sluggish when LogMonitor contains many actions in history
- Requires manual configuration of maxAge and sanitizers to optimize performance
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
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
BuiltWith
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the BuiltWith review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Redux DevTools if
- You need action history.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron.
- You also want state diff.
Choose BuiltWith if
- You need technology profiling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want market research.
Questions people ask
- Is Redux DevTools or BuiltWith better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools 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, Redux DevTools or BuiltWith?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or BuiltWith run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. BuiltWith runs on Web.
- Can I use Redux DevTools for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Redux DevTools do that BuiltWith cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Redux DevTools: Is Redux DevTools free?
Yes, Redux DevTools is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. It is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and can also be used as a standalone app or React component.
SourceRedux DevTools: What browsers does Redux DevTools support?
Redux DevTools is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. It can also be integrated directly into applications as a React component or standalone app.
SourceRedux DevTools: Does Redux DevTools work with production builds?
Redux DevTools is designed for development and should be disabled in production builds. Keeping it enabled in production can impact application performance due to state logging overhead.
SourceRedux DevTools: How do I enable time-travel debugging with Redux DevTools?
Redux DevTools allows you to step back through dispatched actions, canceling actions to return to previous application states. This time-travel debugging is built into the core functionality of the extension.
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