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Best Developer Hub Alternatives in 2026

Developer Hub is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.

About Developer Hub

A dev-friendly Chrome extension to quickly access Chrome DevTools and utilities.

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Comparison at a glance

ExtensionRatingUsersPricingBest for
Developer Hub (original)——FreeA dev-friendly Chrome extension to quickly access Chrome DevTools and utilities.
React Developer Tools3.95M+FreeReact developers debugging component state and render performance.
Wappalyzer4.63M+FreemiumDevelopers, agencies and sales teams researching what a site is built with.
JSON Formatter4.32M+FreeAnyone poking at REST APIs directly in the browser.
Web Developer4.51M+FreeWeb developers who want quick access to common debugging tools without opening DevTools.
Redux DevTools4.61M+FreeRedux DevTools for debugging application's state changes.
Vue.js devtools4.11M+FreeDevTools browser extension for Vue.js
User-Agent Switcher for Chrome3.91M+FreeSpoofs & Mimics User-Agent strings.
Color Picker for Chrome™4.0700K+FreeHEX, RGB Color picker, Advanched Eyedropper, Find color code on any page
Tag Assistant3.93M+FreeThe Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.
Take Webpage Screenshots Entirely - FireShot4.83M+FreeAnyone who needs fast, reliable full-page screenshots for work, support or documentation.

Developer Hub alternatives in detail

React Developer Tools Chrome extension logo

1. React Developer Tools

Inspect React component trees, props and state.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Inspect React component trees, props and state.

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Wappalyzer Chrome extension logo

2. Wappalyzer

Identifies the technology stack behind any website.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Identifies the technology stack behind any website.

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JSON Formatter Chrome extension logo

3. JSON Formatter

Makes raw JSON responses readable in the browser.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Makes raw JSON responses readable in the browser.

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Web Developer Chrome extension logo

4. Web Developer

Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.

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Redux DevTools Chrome extension logo

5. Redux DevTools

Redux DevTools for debugging application's state changes.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Redux DevTools for debugging application's state changes.

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Vue.js devtools Chrome extension logo

6. Vue.js devtools

DevTools browser extension for Vue.js

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: DevTools browser extension for Vue.js

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User-Agent Switcher for Chrome Chrome extension logo

7. User-Agent Switcher for Chrome

Spoofs & Mimics User-Agent strings.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Spoofs & Mimics User-Agent strings.

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Color Picker for Chrome™ Chrome extension logo

8. Color Picker for Chrome™

HEX, RGB Color picker, Advanched Eyedropper, Find color code on any page

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: HEX, RGB Color picker, Advanched Eyedropper, Find color code on any page

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Tag Assistant Chrome extension logo

9. Tag Assistant

The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Another popular Developer Tools extension: The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.

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Take Webpage Screenshots Entirely - FireShot Chrome extension logo

10. Take Webpage Screenshots Entirely - FireShot

Take FULL webpage screenshots. Capture, edit and save them to PDF/JPEG/GIF/PNG, upload, print, send to OneNote, clipboard or email.

Why it replaces Developer Hub: Another popular Developer Tools extension: Take FULL webpage screenshots. Capture, edit and save them to PDF/JPEG/GIF/PNG, upload, print, send to OneNote, clipboard or email.

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Compare Developer Hub head-to-head

Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Developer Hub?

React Developer Tools is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Inspect React component trees, props and state.

Is there a free alternative to Developer Hub?

Yes — React Developer Tools, JSON Formatter, Web Developer are free.