Browser Extensions · head to head
Violentmonkey vs HTTPS Everywhere
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
- They diverge on capability: Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Violentmonkey and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.
| Attribute | Violentmonkey | HTTPS Everywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| Founded | 2013 | 1990 |
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 Violentmonkey
- Userscript support
- Clean interface
- Cloud sync
- Script editor
Only in HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Opera support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Violentmonkey
- Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere
No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Violentmonkey
- Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
- Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
- Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives
HTTPS Everywhere
- Product discontinued as of January 2023
- Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
- No longer receives security updates or maintenance
Pricing, plan by plan
Violentmonkey
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
Which should you pick?
Choose Violentmonkey if
- You need userscript support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want clean interface.
Choose HTTPS Everywhere if
- You need automatic https.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want encryption enforcement.
Questions people ask
- Is Violentmonkey or HTTPS Everywhere better?
- Neither clearly leads. Violentmonkey starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Violentmonkey or HTTPS Everywhere?
- Violentmonkey starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
- Does Violentmonkey or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
- Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- Can I use Violentmonkey for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Violentmonkey best used for?
- Violentmonkey is most often used for run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pages, import scripts compatible with greasemonkey and tampermonkey formats, sync scripts and settings across browsers via dropbox, onedrive, google drive, or webdav, batch import/export scripts as zip files. Of those, run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pages and import scripts compatible with greasemonkey and tampermonkey formats are not what HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
- What can Violentmonkey do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
- Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?
Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?
No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.
SourceViolentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?
Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?
The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.
SourceViolentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?
Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?
Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.
SourceViolentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?
Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.
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