1. React Developer Tools
Inspect React component trees, props and state.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Inspect React component trees, props and state.
Best gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools Alternatives in 2026
gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools
gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools for debugging applications' network requests to a gRPC-Gateway backend
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools (original) | — | — | Free | gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools for debugging applications' network requests to a gRPC-Gateway backend |
| React Developer Tools | 3.9 | 5M+ | Free | React developers debugging component state and render performance. |
| Wappalyzer | 4.6 | 3M+ | Freemium | Developers, agencies and sales teams researching what a site is built with. |
| JSON Formatter | 4.3 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone poking at REST APIs directly in the browser. |
| Web Developer | 4.5 | 1M+ | Free | Web developers who want quick access to common debugging tools without opening DevTools. |
| Designer Tools | 4.6 | 100K+ | Freemium | A collection of tools to help you design and develop websites with precision. |
| SN Utils - Tools for ServiceNow | 4.9 | 100K+ | Freemium | Productivity tools for ServiceNow, offered by SN Utils B.V. Not affiliated with ServiceNow, Inc. |
| Tag Assistant | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager. |
| Take Webpage Screenshots Entirely - FireShot | 4.8 | 3M+ | Free | Anyone who needs fast, reliable full-page screenshots for work, support or documentation. |
| Meta Ads Data Advisor | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | Meta Ads Data Advisor automates connecting your website and marketing data to Meta for better ad performance. No developers needed. |
| Cookie-Editor | 4.4 | 2M+ | Free | Simple yet powerful Cookie Editor that allow you to quickly create, edit and delete cookies without leaving your tab. |
gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools alternatives in detail
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2. Wappalyzer
Identifies the technology stack behind any website.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Identifies the technology stack behind any website.
3. JSON Formatter
Makes raw JSON responses readable in the browser.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Makes raw JSON responses readable in the browser.
4. Web Developer
Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Adds a toolbar button with various web developer tools.
5. Designer Tools
A collection of tools to help you design and develop websites with precision.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: A collection of tools to help you design and develop websites with precision.
6. SN Utils - Tools for ServiceNow
Productivity tools for ServiceNow, offered by SN Utils B.V. Not affiliated with ServiceNow, Inc.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Covers similar ground in the Developer Tools category: Productivity tools for ServiceNow, offered by SN Utils B.V. Not affiliated with ServiceNow, Inc.
7. Tag Assistant
The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Another popular Developer Tools extension: The Tag Assistant extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.
8. 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 gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: 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.
9. Meta Ads Data Advisor
Meta Ads Data Advisor automates connecting your website and marketing data to Meta for better ad performance. No developers needed.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Another popular Developer Tools extension: Meta Ads Data Advisor automates connecting your website and marketing data to Meta for better ad performance. No developers needed.
10. Cookie-Editor
Simple yet powerful Cookie Editor that allow you to quickly create, edit and delete cookies without leaving your tab.
Why it replaces gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools: Another popular Developer Tools extension: Simple yet powerful Cookie Editor that allow you to quickly create, edit and delete cookies without leaving your tab.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools?
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 gRPC-Gateway Developer Tools?
Yes — React Developer Tools, JSON Formatter, Web Developer are free.