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Vue.js Devtools vs Awesome Screenshot

Vue.js Devtools logo

Vue.js Devtools

Browser Extensions

Browser DevTools extension for debugging Vue.js

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Vue.js Devtools and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeVue.js DevtoolsAwesome Screenshot
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsBrowser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone appChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Founded20142007

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 Vue.js Devtools

  • Component tree
  • Vuex state
  • Vue Router
  • Performance timeline

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Safari 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.

Vue.js Devtools

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

Awesome Screenshot

No use cases recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Vue.js Devtools

Free

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

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Vue.js Devtools or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Vue.js Devtools starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vue.js Devtools or Awesome Screenshot?
Vue.js Devtools starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does Vue.js Devtools or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
Vue.js Devtools runs on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use Vue.js Devtools for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Vue.js Devtools best used for?
Vue.js Devtools is most often used for vue.js component hierarchy inspection, application state debugging, component relationship visualization. Of those, vue.js component hierarchy inspection and application state debugging are not what Awesome Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Vue.js Devtools do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree, Vuex state, Vue Router, Performance timeline. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
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