Software · head to head
Redux DevTools vs Vue.js Devtools
Vue.js Devtools
Software
Browser DevTools extension for debugging Vue.js
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Redux DevTools significant performance overhead when tracking large state trees with many action history entries; Vue.js Devtools primarily a developer debugging tool, not intended for production use
- They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and Vue.js Devtools actually diverge.
| Attribute | Redux DevTools | Vue.js Devtools |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron | Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
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 Vue.js Devtools
- Component tree
- Vuex state
- Vue Router
- Performance timeline
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.
Vue.js Devtools
- Vue.js component hierarchy inspectionnot Redux DevTools
- Application state debuggingnot Redux DevTools
- Component relationship visualizationnot 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
Vue.js Devtools
- Primarily a developer debugging tool, not intended for production use
- Limited to browser extension format for most users; requires Vite plugin or standalone app for alternative use
Pricing, plan by plan
Redux DevTools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.
Vue.js Devtools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Vue.js Devtools 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 Vue.js Devtools if
- You need component tree.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app.
- You also want vuex state.
Questions people ask
- Is Redux DevTools or Vue.js Devtools better?
- Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and Vue.js Devtools at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or Vue.js Devtools?
- Redux DevTools starts at Free and Vue.js Devtools at Free.
- Does Redux DevTools or Vue.js Devtools run on more platforms?
- Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. Vue.js Devtools runs on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone 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 Vue.js Devtools cannot?
- Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree, Vuex state, Vue Router, Performance timeline. 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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