Is there a free alternative to DevUtils?

Yes — DevKits offers 82 developer tools completely free in your browser. It covers all the common tools DevUtils has (JSON, Base64, JWT, UUID, hash, regex) and adds 50+ more including CSS generators, API testing, and image tools.

Does DevKits work on Mac like DevUtils?

Yes — DevKits works in any browser on macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile. Install it as a PWA for an app-like experience with offline support. It won't have menu bar integration, but you get 82 tools vs DevUtils' ~30.

Which has more developer tools?

DevKits has 82 tools across 6 categories. DevUtils has ~30 tools focused on encoding, formatting, and conversion. DevKits adds CSS generators, API testing, image processing, and code conversion tools.

Can I use DevKits offline like DevUtils?

Yes — DevKits is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Install it from your browser and all 82 tools work offline, just like a native app. DevUtils works offline by default as a macOS app.

DevKits vs DevUtils — Free Browser Tools vs Native Mac App

Compare DevKits (free, 82 browser tools) and DevUtils ($29, native macOS app). See which developer toolkit fits your workflow and budget.

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DevKits

82 developer tools in one fast PWA. JSON, CSS, API, image, encoding & more.

✓82 tools — nearly 3x more than DevUtils
✓Free to use (74 tools free, 8 Pro at $9)
✓Works on any OS: Mac, Windows, Linux, mobile
✓PWA — install once, use offline like a native app
✓10 CSS generators, API tester, 10 image tools
✓Share any tool via URL — great for teams

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DevUtils

All-in-one developer toolbox for macOS

✓Native macOS app — fast, no browser needed
✓Menu bar access — always one click away
✓Clipboard auto-detection — paste and it picks the right tool
✓Beautiful native macOS UI
✓One-time purchase ($29) — no subscription
✓Works completely offline by default

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Feature Comparison

Feature	DevKits	DevUtils
Total Tools DevKits has nearly 3x more tools across 6 categories	82	~30
JSON Formatter DevKits has 10 JSON tools: formatter, diff, path, schema, converters	✅ (full suite)	✅
Base64 Encode/Decode	✅	✅
JWT Decoder	✅	✅
UUID Generator	✅	✅
Hash Generator	✅	✅
URL Encode/Decode	✅	✅
Regex Tester	✅	✅
CSS Generators	✅ (10 visual tools)	❌
API Testing	✅ (REST + WebSocket)	❌
Image Tools	✅ (10 tools)	❌
Clipboard Auto-Detect DevUtils detects content type from clipboard automatically	❌	✅
Menu Bar Access	❌	✅
Cross-Platform	✅ (any OS/device)	macOS only
Offline Support	✅ (PWA)	✅ (native)
Pricing	Free (8 Pro at $9)	$29 one-time

Where DevUtils Falls Short

✗macOS only — no Windows, Linux, or mobile
✗$29 price tag (vs free alternatives)
✗~30 tools — less variety than browser-based options
✗No CSS generators, image tools, or API testing
✗Cannot share tools via URL with teammates
✗Requires app download and install

Our Verdict

Choose DevUtils if you're on macOS and want native speed, menu bar access, and clipboard auto-detection — and don't mind paying $29 for ~30 tools. Choose DevKits if you want 82 tools for free, need cross-platform access (Windows, Linux, mobile), or want CSS generators, API testing, and image tools that DevUtils doesn't offer.

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