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Redux DevTools vs uBlock Origin

Redux DevTools logo

Redux DevTools

Software

Debug Redux state changes in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
uBlock Origin logo

uBlock Origin

Software

Free, open-source ad content blocker

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; uBlock Origin cNAME uncloaking of third-party trackers disguised as first-party is only available on Firefox, because the required DNS API does not exist in Chromium
  • They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, uBlock Origin covers Ad blocking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and uBlock Origin actually diverge.

Attributes where Redux DevTools and uBlock Origin differ
AttributeRedux DevToolsuBlock Origin
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, ElectronChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20152014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 uBlock Origin

  • Ad blocking
  • Tracker blocking
  • Malware domain blocking
  • Custom filter lists
  • 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.

uBlock Origin

  • Blocking advertisements and third-party trackers in the browsernot Redux DevTools
  • Running a default-deny policy on third-party scripts and resourcesnot Redux DevTools
  • Element picking and cosmetic filtering of unwanted page contentnot 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

uBlock Origin

  • CNAME uncloaking of third-party trackers disguised as first-party is only available on Firefox, because the required DNS API does not exist in Chromium
  • HTML filtering of response bodies requires the webRequest.filterResponseData API, which is only available in Firefox
  • On Chromium-based browsers uBO is not reliably ready at browser launch, so tracker and advertisement payloads can reach already-open tabs before filtering starts
  • Pre-fetch blocking is not reliable on Chromium-based browsers because they give websites precedence over user settings
  • The Chromium build does not use the WebAssembly filtering code paths, because the extra manifest permission would create friction publishing to the Chrome Web Store
  • LZ4 storage compression is Firefox only, and on Chromium in incognito mode IndexedDB resets, so uBO launches with out-of-date filter lists

Pricing, plan by plan

Redux DevTools

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.

uBlock Origin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ad blocking
    • Tracker blocking
    • Custom filter lists

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 uBlock Origin if

  • You need ad blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want tracker blocking.
uBlock Origin review

Questions people ask

Is Redux DevTools or uBlock Origin better?
Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and uBlock Origin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or uBlock Origin?
Redux DevTools starts at Free and uBlock Origin at Free.
Does Redux DevTools or uBlock Origin run on more platforms?
Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. uBlock Origin runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
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 uBlock Origin cannot?
Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. uBlock Origin covers Ad blocking, Tracker blocking, Malware domain blocking, Custom filter lists. 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.

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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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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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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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