Browser Extensions · head to head
Redux DevTools vs ColorZilla
Redux DevTools
Browser Extensions
Debug Redux state changes in your browser
- 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; 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: Redux DevTools covers Action history, ColorZilla covers Color picker.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and ColorZilla actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | ColorZilla |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2015 | 2007 |
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 Redux DevTools
- Action history
- State diff
- Time-travel debugging
- State export
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.
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
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
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
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 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 Redux DevTools or ColorZilla better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools 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, Redux DevTools or ColorZilla?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- 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 ColorZilla cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. 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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