nowfound

Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Dev Utils

Open-source tools for devs who don’t like ads

Dev Utils is an open-source collection of lightweight utilities designed for developers who prefer ad-free tools. It offers data conversion capabilities that run entirely client-side, keeping user data private and… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dev Utils launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

  1. 1

    Tools for developers

    2025 · utilsfor.dev · its alternatives →

  2. 2

    Hi HN, I'm Barry and I've built Prism.Tools (https://blgardner.github.io/prism.tools/) – a collection of client-side developer utilities that respect your privacy. Many of these tools were used way back in the days when I ran a BBS and started my communities first ISP, serving three local communities with Dial-Up Internet, Web Hosting etc. The tools have been refined to reflect the changes in tech since then and designed for the Novice and Pro alike. As I locate more tools others may find useful I will refine and add them to the collection. Use them, Share them, or not.…

    Jan 2026 · blgardner.github.io · its alternatives →

  3. 3

    Fast, privacy-first dev tools in one simple workspace

    2025 · its alternatives →

  4. 4

    Developer tools for the serverless world

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

  5. 5

    utils.foo a fully client side, ads-free developer utils app. Today, it has a timestamp converter, base64/url encoder/decoder, json & diff utils, quick pivoting data. A lot of these exist, but often buried with ads or unclear data usage. I wanted to build something for myself that is ads-free and easy to use. My goal is get to top 20 commonly used tools, make them feature-rich and then reduce the page size. Will appreciate feature/tools requests and feedback at https://github.com/midplane/forum.utils.foo/issues.

    2024 · utils.foo · its alternatives →

  6. 6

    Handy developer tools with a delightful interface

    2021 · smalldev.tools · its alternatives →

  7. 7
    DevKit▲142

    The ultimate developer toolkit

    2022 · getdevkit.com · its alternatives →

  8. 8

    Essential dev utilities — fast, reliable, and focused

    2025 · swiss-tools.vercel.app · its alternatives →

  9. 9

    Essential free tools for developers, all in one place

    2024 · its alternatives →

  10. 10

    A growing library of fast, browser-based utility tools

    Jul 2026 · getutiltools.com · its alternatives →

  11. 11

    A comprehensive collection of developer tools

    2024 · rocksdev.tools · its alternatives →

  12. 12OS

    Hey HN, wanted to share a new collection of dev utilities that are ad-free, client-side (nothing leaves your device), with a command+k menu for fast search. github.com/jamdotdev/jam-dev-utilities Why? The sites we use every day for data conversion (e.g. PNG to data URI) are cluttered with ads, one of those mildly annoying things engineers deal with while writing code. This came up at a recent team dinner, and we got interested in creating nicer, modern, uncluttered versions of these tools. Since then, every time we needed a util, we added it to our stack. Lots more tools still to…

    2024 · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    170+ Privacy-First Developer Tools. Runs in your browser.

    Jan 2026 · tiny-dev-tools.vercel.app · its alternatives →

  14. 14

    Offline toolkit for developers

    2025 · its alternatives →

  15. 15

    Boite a outils gratuits pour développer

    Jan 2026 · devs-tools.xyz · its alternatives →

  16. 16

    Useful tools. Instant results.

    Jul 2026 · utilgears.com · its alternatives →

  17. 17

    150+ free open-source web tools for developers & everyone

    2025 · devutils.mudasir.in · its alternatives →

  18. 18

    Useful Web Tools & Utilities to make life easier.

    2023 · its alternatives →

  19. 19

    Your swiss army knife for productivity

    2025 · utilbolt.com · its alternatives →

  20. 20

    Developer utilities, offline and secure. Mac/Linux/Windows.

    2025 · devkithub.com · its alternatives →

  21. 21

    All-in-one tool suite for developers and designers

    2024 · geniusdev.vercel.app · its alternatives →

  22. 22

    Essential online tools for developers

    2025 · its alternatives →

  23. 23

    Free tools for faster websites & smarter business tasks

    Jul 2026 · dean-da-dev.co.uk · its alternatives →

  24. 24

    Open-source free developer toolkit

    2025 · zhaohe.org · its alternatives →

Also compare

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →