Software · head to head
Redux DevTools vs Keeper
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; 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: Redux DevTools covers Action history, Keeper covers Password management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and Keeper actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
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 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.
Redux DevTools
No use cases recorded yet. See the Redux DevTools review.
Keeper
- Business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryptionnot Redux DevTools
- Privileged access management for admin and service accountsnot Redux DevTools
- Secure remote access and privileged session recordingnot Redux DevTools
- Application secrets management through Secrets Managernot Redux DevTools
- Government deployments requiring FedRAMP Highnot 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
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
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
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 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 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 Redux DevTools or Keeper better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools 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, Redux DevTools or Keeper?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and Keeper at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or Keeper run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. Keeper runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- 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 Keeper cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. 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
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.
SourceKeeper: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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