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Violentmonkey vs Vue.js Devtools

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Violentmonkey

Browser Extensions

Open source userscript manager

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Vue.js Devtools logo

Vue.js Devtools

Browser Extensions

Browser DevTools extension for debugging Vue.js

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts; Vue.js Devtools primarily a developer debugging tool, not intended for production use
  • They diverge on capability: Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Violentmonkey and Vue.js Devtools actually diverge.

Attributes where Violentmonkey and Vue.js Devtools differ
AttributeViolentmonkeyVue.js Devtools
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, EdgeBrowser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Opera support

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.

Violentmonkey

  • Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Vue.js Devtools
  • Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Vue.js Devtools
  • Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Vue.js Devtools
  • Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Vue.js Devtools

Vue.js Devtools

  • Vue.js component hierarchy inspectionnot Violentmonkey
  • Application state debuggingnot Violentmonkey
  • Component relationship visualizationnot Violentmonkey

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

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

Violentmonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.

Vue.js Devtools

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Vue.js Devtools review.

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.
Violentmonkey review

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.
Vue.js Devtools review

Questions people ask

Is Violentmonkey or Vue.js Devtools better?
Neither clearly leads. Violentmonkey 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, Violentmonkey or Vue.js Devtools?
Violentmonkey starts at Free and Vue.js Devtools at Free.
Does Violentmonkey or Vue.js Devtools run on more platforms?
Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Vue.js Devtools runs on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app.
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 Vue.js Devtools is typically brought in for.
What can Violentmonkey do that Vue.js Devtools cannot?
Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. 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

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.

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Vue.js Devtools: How is Vue.js licensed?

Vue.js is licensed under the MIT License, which permits commercial use, modification, distribution, and private use without restrictions.

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Violentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?

Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

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Vue.js Devtools: Can I use Vue.js commercially?

Yes. Vue.js is MIT-licensed open source software with no commercial use restrictions. You can use it freely in commercial products.

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Violentmonkey: 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.

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Vue.js Devtools: What support options are available for Vue.js?

Vue.js offers free community support through Discord, GitHub Discussions, and DEV Community. Paid learning resources include Vue Mastery and Vue School, plus official Vue.js Certification is available.

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Violentmonkey: 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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Vue.js Devtools: How does Vue.js sustain development?

Vue.js is sustained through optional sponsorships at Platinum and Gold tiers, and ancillary commercial services including training, certification, and a jobs board.

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