Software · head to head
Redux DevTools vs LanguageTool
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; LanguageTool free tier limited to basic spelling and simple punctuation; advanced punctuation and style issues caught only on premium
- They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, LanguageTool covers Multi-language support.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and LanguageTool actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | LanguageTool |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Web editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS app |
| Founded | 2015 | 2003 |
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 LanguageTool
- Multi-language support
- Grammar checking
- Style suggestions
- Personal dictionary
- 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.
LanguageTool
- Grammar and spelling correction across web and desktopnot Redux DevTools
- Style and clarity improvementsnot Redux DevTools
- Multilingual writing assistancenot 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
LanguageTool
- Free tier limited to basic spelling and simple punctuation; advanced punctuation and style issues caught only on premium
- Picky Mode (advanced typography) unavailable on free plan
- Specific pricing not displayed on main page; requires navigation to purchase flow
Pricing, plan by plan
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
LanguageTool
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LanguageTool 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 LanguageTool if
- You need multi-language support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS app.
- You also want grammar checking.
Questions people ask
- Is Redux DevTools or LanguageTool better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and LanguageTool at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or LanguageTool?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and LanguageTool at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or LanguageTool run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. LanguageTool runs on Web editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS app.
- 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 LanguageTool cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. LanguageTool covers Multi-language support, Grammar checking, Style suggestions, Personal dictionary. 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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