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Redux DevTools vs Save to Google Drive

Redux DevTools logo

Redux DevTools

Browser Extensions

Debug Redux state changes in your browser

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Save to Google Drive logo

Save to Google Drive

Browser Extensions

Save web content to Google Drive

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; Save to Google Drive cannot capture chrome:// pages or Chrome Web Store pages due to browser security restrictions
  • They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, Save to Google Drive covers Save to Drive.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and Save to Google Drive actually diverge.

Attributes where Redux DevTools and Save to Google Drive differ
AttributeRedux DevToolsSave to Google Drive
Pricing modelopen-sourcefree
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, ElectronChrome
Founded20152013

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
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

Only in Save to Google Drive

  • Save to Drive
  • Multiple formats
  • Screenshot capture
  • Context menu integration

Both cover

  • Chrome support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Redux DevTools

  • Redux development and debugging tool for JavaScript applicationsnot Save to Google Drive
  • Action replay and time-travel debugging for state managementnot Save to Google Drive

Save to Google Drive

  • Centralizing scattered files from email, devices, external systems into one locationnot Redux DevTools
  • Enabling real-time document editing across teams with shared access controlsnot Redux DevTools
  • Classifying millions of files with AI-powered organization and searchnot Redux DevTools
  • Maintaining version control and audit trails for accountabilitynot Redux DevTools
  • Protecting against ransomware with AI-based threat detectionnot 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

Save to Google Drive

  • Cannot capture chrome:// pages or Chrome Web Store pages due to browser security restrictions
  • Full-page image capture often fails despite correct settings configuration
  • Authorization errors when saving images via context menu occur intermittently
  • Save as Google Document feature gets stuck on 'Downloading' for some users
  • No automatic file organization or categorization upon saving

Pricing, plan by plan

Redux DevTools

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.

Save to Google Drive

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Save images
    • Save documents
    • Save web pages

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.
Redux DevTools review

Choose Save to Google Drive if

  • You need save to drive.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome.
  • You also want multiple formats.
Save to Google Drive review

Questions people ask

Is Redux DevTools or Save to Google Drive better?
Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and Save to Google Drive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or Save to Google Drive?
Redux DevTools starts at Free and Save to Google Drive at Free.
Does Redux DevTools or Save to Google Drive run on more platforms?
Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. Save to Google Drive runs on Chrome.
Can I use Redux DevTools for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Redux DevTools best used for?
Redux DevTools is most often used for redux development and debugging tool for javascript applications, action replay and time-travel debugging for state management. Of those, redux development and debugging tool for javascript applications and action replay and time-travel debugging for state management are not what Save to Google Drive is typically brought in for.
What can Redux DevTools do that Save to Google Drive cannot?
Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. Save to Google Drive covers Save to Drive, Multiple formats, Screenshot capture, Context menu integration. Both handle Chrome 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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Save to Google Drive: What file formats can Save to Google Drive capture?

The extension can save pages as PDF, Google Docs, raw HTML, MHTML, or images (visible or full page), with configurable options for each save.

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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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Save to Google Drive: Does Save to Google Drive count against storage limits?

Yes, all content saved to Google Drive counts against your storage limit. Free Google accounts come with 15GB shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.

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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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Save to Google Drive: Can the extension capture entire web pages?

The extension has reported issues with full-page capture functionality, despite settings configured for 'Image of entire page' - this feature reportedly worked better in the past.

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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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Save to Google Drive: Does the extension have organization features?

No, the extension has no automatic organization features. Files land in whatever folder you designate with no built-in categorization or tagging.

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