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Redux DevTools vs Capital One Shopping

Redux DevTools logo

Redux DevTools

Browser Extensions

Debug Redux state changes in your browser

From
Free
Rated
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Capital One Shopping logo

Capital One Shopping

Browser Extensions

Automatically save while you shop

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; Capital One Shopping limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
  • They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and Capital One Shopping actually diverge.

Attributes where Redux DevTools and Capital One Shopping differ
AttributeRedux DevToolsCapital One Shopping
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, ElectronWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Redux DevTools

  • Action history
  • State diff
  • Time-travel debugging
  • State export

Only in Capital One Shopping

  • Price comparison
  • Coupon finder
  • Price tracking
  • Credits rewards
  • Safari support

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.

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

Capital One Shopping

  • Limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
  • Dependent on retailers offering coupons or price matching
  • Browser extension adds processing overhead to shopping sessions

Pricing, plan by plan

Redux DevTools

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.

Capital One Shopping

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capital One Shopping 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 Capital One Shopping if

  • You need price comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want coupon finder.

Questions people ask

Is Redux DevTools or Capital One Shopping better?
Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and Capital One Shopping at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or Capital One Shopping?
Redux DevTools starts at Free and Capital One Shopping at Free.
Does Redux DevTools or Capital One Shopping run on more platforms?
Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. Capital One Shopping runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Capital One Shopping cannot?
Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, Coupon finder, Price tracking, Credits rewards. 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.

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Capital One Shopping: Is Capital One Shopping free?

Yes. Capital One Shopping is 100% free to install and use on desktop or mobile. There are no fees or charges.

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Redux 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.

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Capital One Shopping: Does Capital One Shopping require a Capital One account?

No. Capital One Shopping is free for everyone, including people who are not Capital One customers.

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Redux 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.

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Capital One Shopping: What platforms does Capital One Shopping support?

Capital One Shopping is available as a browser extension for desktop browsers and as a mobile app for iOS and Android.

Redux 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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