Software · head to head
Redux DevTools vs Evernote Web Clipper
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
- They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and Evernote Web Clipper actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | Evernote Web Clipper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Browser Extension |
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
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 Evernote Web Clipper
- Full page clipping
- Article mode
- Screenshot capture
- Annotations
- Safari support
- Opera 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
Evernote Web Clipper
- Requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
- Web Clipper functionality depends on Evernote account synchronization
- Text extraction from images only works on paid Evernote plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
Evernote Web Clipper
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Evernote Web Clipper 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 Evernote Web Clipper if
- You need full page clipping.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Browser Extension.
- You also want article mode.
Questions people ask
- Is Redux DevTools or Evernote Web Clipper better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and Evernote Web Clipper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or Evernote Web Clipper?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and Evernote Web Clipper at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or Evernote Web Clipper run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension.
- 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 Evernote Web Clipper cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. 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.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: Is Evernote Web Clipper free?
The extension itself is free to download and install, but full capabilities require an Evernote subscription. Evernote offers a free plan with basic features and paid tiers for advanced functionality.
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.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: What browsers does the Web Clipper support?
Evernote Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera browsers.
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.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: Can I search text inside clipped images?
Yes, Evernote's search reads text inside images. On paid plans, it also searches inside PDFs and documents.
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.
SourceEvernote Web Clipper: What content can I clip with the Web Clipper?
You can clip full pages, simplified articles, selections, or annotated screenshots into your notebooks with tags and remarks added at save time.
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