Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to DevRef
Privacy-first, ad-free developer tools & cheatsheets
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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This is a project I've been working on since the start of Covid-19. I built an app so that I don't have to put data into online tools like JWT debugger, JSON formatter, URL decoder, etc... https://devutils.app The app works entirely offline and is open-source. I'm selling the pre-built version of the app to earn some revenue for my time. If you want to try the app but can't afford the price or don't have XCode to build the app, drop me an email (my profile), I'll be happy to provide you a free build. I would love to hear all the feedback/suggestions. Thanks!
2020 · its alternatives →
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40+ dev tools that run 100% in your browser - no servers
2025 · nicheutils.com · its alternatives →
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500+ Developer Tools. 100% Private. Browser-Based.
Jun 2026 · its alternatives →
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A comprehensive collection of developer tools
2024 · rocksdev.tools · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I’ve always been frustrated by "utility" websites that force you to upload sensitive JSON, JWTs, or proprietary code to mystery servers just to format or decode them. Most of the top-ranked tools on Google are essentially data-collection honeypots for ads. I built DevUtility Hub to be a professional-grade, browser-native workbench that operates on a Zero-Knowledge principle. The Architecture: 150+ Professional Tools: From standard JSON/Base64 to 2026-frontier tools like the MCP Protocol Inspector, ZKP Privacy Playground, and Agentic Workflow Visualizers. 100% Client-Side:…
Feb 2026 · devutilityhub.me · its alternatives →
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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 →
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One box for every dev utility — runs in your browser
Jul 2026 · dev101.io · its alternatives →
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170+ Privacy-First Developer Tools. Runs in your browser.
Jan 2026 · tiny-dev-tools.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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DevTools▲18Collection of free online tools to help in web development
2025 · onlinewebdevtools.com · its alternatives →
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Privacy-first dev tools run in browser. No login no tracking
May 2026 · devtoolssuite.dev · its alternatives →
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Break your RAM, not your privacy. Offline-first dev tools.
Feb 2026 · devutils.lol · its alternatives →
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17 dev tools, one URL, all client-side
Jul 2026 · usedevdash.dev · its alternatives →
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Privacy-focused local developer toolkit, a gift to all devs
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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DevToys▲640 essential developer tools in one clean, ad-free bookmark.
Jul 2026 · devtoys-nu.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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150+ free open-source web tools for developers & everyone
2025 · devutils.mudasir.in · its alternatives →
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DEVRIAN▲1Privacy-first developer tools that run in your browser
Aug 2026 · devrian.in · its alternatives →
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DevUtilX▲6Github recap generator — visualize your code journey
2025 · devutilx.com · its alternatives →
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Tooly▲5I kept opening online JSON formatters and getting buried in ads and popups. So I made a clean version with a few tools I actually use daily – JSON formatter with syntax highlighting, Base64 encoder/decoder, JWT decoder, text diff, and timestamp converter. Everything runs client-side. No tracking, no server calls, no signup walls. Built with React 19 and TypeScript. It's open source: https://github.com/chken007/tooly My 5-year-old helped name it. She insisted on "Tooly" and I couldn't argue with that logic. Open to feedback – especially if you spot bugs or have…
Dec 2025 · tooly.one · its alternatives →
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free developer tools that work offline, in your browser
Aug 2026 · toolsfordev.tools · its alternatives →
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