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Redux DevTools vs Wappalyzer

Redux DevTools logo

Redux DevTools

Browser Extensions

Debug Redux state changes in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wappalyzer logo

Wappalyzer

Browser Extensions

Identify web technologies

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; Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
  • They diverge on capability: Redux DevTools covers Action history, Wappalyzer covers Technology detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Redux DevTools and Wappalyzer actually diverge.

Attributes where Redux DevTools and Wappalyzer differ
AttributeRedux DevToolsWappalyzer
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, ElectronChrome, Firefox, Edge, Web
Founded20152009

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

Only in Wappalyzer

  • Technology detection
  • CMS identification
  • Framework analysis
  • Analytics tracking

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

  • Redux development and debugging tool for JavaScript applicationsnot Wappalyzer
  • Action replay and time-travel debugging for state managementnot Wappalyzer

Wappalyzer

  • Building target prospect lists filtered by specific technology adoptionnot Redux DevTools
  • Detecting when competitors migrate to new development stacksnot Redux DevTools
  • Enriching CRM records with discovered technology stack informationnot Redux DevTools
  • Identifying timing signals from prospect infrastructure changesnot 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

Wappalyzer

  • Cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
  • Went closed-source in 2023; self-hosting now difficult without maintaining community forks
  • Data export features locked to Business plan ($450/month) minimum

Pricing, plan by plan

Redux DevTools

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Redux DevTools review.

Wappalyzer

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer 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.
Redux DevTools review

Choose Wappalyzer if

  • You need technology detection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
  • You also want cms identification.
Wappalyzer review

Questions people ask

Is Redux DevTools or Wappalyzer better?
Neither clearly leads. Redux DevTools starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Redux DevTools or Wappalyzer?
Redux DevTools starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free.
Does Redux DevTools or Wappalyzer run on more platforms?
Redux DevTools runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Electron. Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
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 Wappalyzer is typically brought in for.
What can Redux DevTools do that Wappalyzer cannot?
Redux DevTools covers Action history, State diff, Time-travel debugging, State export. Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. 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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Wappalyzer: Does Wappalyzer have a free version?

Yes. Wappalyzer's browser extension is completely free and provides unlimited technology lookups with no account required. The free tier includes basic website technology detection across all categories.

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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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Wappalyzer: What are the paid pricing tiers for Wappalyzer?

Wappalyzer's paid plans start at $250/month for Pro (5,000 lookups, 1 user), $450/month for Business (20,000 lookups, 5 users, API access), and $850+/month for Enterprise (200,000+ lookups, 25+ users). Annual billing offers 17% discount.

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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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Wappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer detect all website technologies?

Wappalyzer detects over 1,000 technologies but cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies, backend infrastructure, internal databases, or ERP systems with no client-side footprint.

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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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Wappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer be self-hosted?

Wappalyzer went closed-source in 2023 when the GitHub repository was taken down. It can be deployed via Docker or npm, but the community-contributed fingerprint database is now part of the commercial product. Open-source forks are available but not officially maintained.

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Wappalyzer: What integrations does Wappalyzer offer?

Wappalyzer integrates with CRM systems like Salesforce and HubSpot, and supports lead list exports and API access for business users on paid plans.

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Wappalyzer: When does Wappalyzer data export become available?

Data export and lead list generation features are only available on the Business plan ($450/month) and above, not on the Pro tier.

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