Browser Extensions · head to head
Vue.js Devtools vs Fireshot
Vue.js Devtools
Browser Extensions
Browser DevTools extension for debugging Vue.js
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Vue.js Devtools primarily a developer debugging tool, not intended for production use; Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
- They diverge on capability: Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree, Fireshot covers Full page capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Vue.js Devtools and Fireshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Vue.js Devtools | Fireshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| Founded | 2014 | 2007 |
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 Fireshot
- Full page capture
- Multiple formats
- Annotation
- Direct upload
- Opera 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 Fireshot
- Application state debuggingnot Fireshot
- Component relationship visualizationnot Fireshot
Fireshot
- Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Vue.js Devtools
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
Fireshot
- Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
Pricing, plan by plan
Vue.js Devtools
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Vue.js Devtools review.
Fireshot
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG/JPEG export
- Basic annotation
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.
Choose Fireshot if
- You need full page capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want multiple formats.
Questions people ask
- Is Vue.js Devtools or Fireshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Vue.js Devtools starts at Free and Fireshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Vue.js Devtools or Fireshot?
- Vue.js Devtools starts at Free and Fireshot at Free.
- Does Vue.js Devtools or Fireshot run on more platforms?
- Vue.js Devtools runs on Browser extensions, Vite plugin, Standalone app. Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- 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 Fireshot is typically brought in for.
- What can Vue.js Devtools do that Fireshot cannot?
- Vue.js Devtools covers Component tree, Vuex state, Vue Router, Performance timeline. Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.