Browser Extensions · head to head
Web Developer vs ColorZilla
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Web Developer the Web Developer browser extension is licensed GPL-3.0 per its GitHub repository (github.com/chrispederick/web-developer), which states 'All files are distributed for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License,' confirming it has no vendor pricing model to compare.; ColorZilla the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
- They diverge on capability: Web Developer covers CSS inspection, ColorZilla covers Color picker.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Web Developer and ColorZilla actually diverge.
| Attribute | Web Developer | ColorZilla |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Founded | 2003 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (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 Web Developer
- CSS inspection
- Form debugging
- Image analysis
- Element outlining
- Opera support
Only in ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Web Developer
- The Web Developer browser extension is licensed GPL-3.0 per its GitHub repository (github.com/chrispederick/web-developer), which states 'All files are distributed for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License,' confirming it has no vendor pricing model to compare.
ColorZilla
- The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
Pricing, plan by plan
Web Developer
Free- FreeFree
- CSS tools
- Form tools
- Image tools
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
Which should you pick?
Choose Web Developer if
- You need css inspection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want form debugging.
Choose ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
Questions people ask
- Is Web Developer or ColorZilla better?
- Neither clearly leads. Web Developer starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Web Developer or ColorZilla?
- Web Developer starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
- Does Web Developer or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
- Web Developer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- Can I use Web Developer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Web Developer do that ColorZilla cannot?
- Web Developer covers CSS inspection, Form debugging, Image analysis, Element outlining. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.