Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to ExplainDev

The programmer's assistant of the future

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 2 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. ExplainDev launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Web.dev by Google▲815
Learn how to build for the web and see where you stand 🌟
2018 · web.dev · its alternatives →
2
I made a Chrome extension that can automate any website▲707
Automate your work on any website
2021 · browserflow.app · its alternatives →
3
Quicky AIfrom $29/mo▲280
Using AI is made easy, productive and instant on any website
2023 · quickyai.com · its alternatives →
4
AI Writer Chrome Extension▲377
Use an advanced AI to help you write content
2021 · contentbot.ai · its alternatives →
5
TalkWeb▲188
AI powered chrome extension to chat with any website
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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ExplainDev: Code Tutorial Maker▲67
Create code tutorials in seconds, powered by AI
2022 · app.explain.dev · its alternatives →
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DeskSense - AI-powered Personal Assistant▲87
ASK. GET. SAVE. SHARE.
2023 · its alternatives →
8
Archify ▲216
understand software
Jul 2026 · archify.salahxd.dev · its alternatives →
9
AI Chrome Extension Builder▲239
Hey HN, I'm David, one of the creators of Shipper. My brother and I made this tool that builds full-stack software from a few prompts, so it's like talking to ChatGPT. Its purpose is to help you go from idea to product without starting from scratch. There are other no-code builders out there but they either require a technical background or become unreliable for long term projects (e.g. they lose context and break your project). Shipper writes code for you and asks for technical knowledge only if you're comfortable with it. Technical details: I think you could also call it a vibe coding tool…
Jan 2026 · app.shipper.now · its alternatives →
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ELIV - Explain like I'm five▲80
Chrome extension to explain highlighed text
2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Code search for Github & Jira by Quod AI▲104
Find the code you need faster
2021 · its alternatives →
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AI Bro▲13
AI summaries and answers for this generation
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Browserbasefree tier, from $20/mo▲60
A web browser for your AI
2025 · browserbase.com · its alternatives →
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BrowserCopilot AI▲212
Your AI Companion Across the Web
2024 · browsercopilot.ai · its alternatives →
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ExplainTXT: Translate & Explain any Text▲154
Highlight any text to instantly translate and explain it.
2025 · explaintxt.com · its alternatives →
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Lookup AI▲94
Confused? Just highlight and click.
2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Steel.dev – An open-source browser API for AI agents and apps▲114
🔥 Open Source Browser API for AI Agents & Apps. Steel Browser is a batteries-included browser sandbox that lets you automate the web without worrying about infrastructure. - steel-dev/steel-browser
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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DevLensPro▲98
AI-powered debugging for Claude Code. Point, click, fix
Jan 2026 · devlens.pro · its alternatives →
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GetBot▲100
Generate content, email response, image generation
2023 · getbot.ai · its alternatives →
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CodeSense AI▲99
Automated intelligent development tool
2023 · codesenseai.com · its alternatives →
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Texti.app▲94
AI that lives in your browser!
2022 · texti.app · its alternatives →
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Prompter▲128
Generate instant AI prompts based on your projects
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Kromio.ai▲110
AI-Powered Chrome Extension Builder
2025 · kromio.ai · its alternatives →
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TeamSmart AI▲87
The Chrome extension to increase productivity with ChatGPT
2023 · askai.free · its alternatives →

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