Firebug AlternativesTop Web Debuggers and other similar apps like Firebug

Firebug is described as 'Integrates with Firefox to put a wealth of web development tools at your fingertips while you browse. You can edit, debug, and monitor CSS, HTML, and JavaScript live in any web page' and is a leading Web Debugger in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Firebug for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome apps. The best Firebug alternative is Firefox Developer Tools, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firebug are Google Chrome Developer Tools, Domsignal, HTTP Debugger and HttpFox.

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Firebug alternatives page was last updated Sep 12, 2020
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  1. Firefox Developer Tools icon
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    Firefox Developer Tools

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    Examine, edit, and debug HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the desktop and on mobile.

    18 Firefox Developer Tools alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Firefox-based Browsers
    3.  Development API
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    Comments about Firefox Developer Tools as an Alternative to Firebug
     
    yphastos

    Almost the same functionality as Firebug, with a lot of improvements.

    Positive comment •Mar 28, 2017
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    Guest

    Directly integrated in Firefox, so it is faster. And guaranteed to stay updated as Firefox evolves.

    Positive comment •Jan 10, 2017
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    • Most users think Firefox Developer Tools is a great Firebug alternative.

    • Firefox Developer Tools is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Firebug.

    • Firefox Developer Tools is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Firebug.

    • Firefox Developer Tools is Free and Open SourceFirebug is also Free and Open Source
    • Firefox Developer Tools is LightweightFirebug is not according to our users
  2. Google Chrome Developer Tools icon
    Google Chrome Developer Tools icon

    Google Chrome Developer Tools

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    The Google Chrome Developer Tools provide an integrated environment for debugging, optimizing, and understanding a web application, or website, running in Google Chrome. The developer tools are developed partly through the WebKit open source project, where the tools are called...

    17 Google Chrome Developer Tools alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome

    Google Chrome Developer Tools Features

    1.  HTTPS Support
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Web inspector
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  4. Domsignal icon
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    Domsignal

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    Domsignal is an all-in-one platform dedicated to empowering developers, SEO experts, sysadmins, and security researchers in their quest for website excellence. We provide a comprehensive suite of tools to help you analyze and optimize your website's performance, security...

    22 Domsignal alternatives
    Test. Troubleshoot. Improve.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Security Testing
    Toolbox
    Online Compiler
    Domsignal iconFirebug Icon

    Domsignal VS Firebug

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    • Domsignal is the most popular Web-based alternative to Firebug.

    • Domsignal is Free and ProprietaryFirebug is Free and Open Source
    • Domsignal is LightweightFirebug is not according to our users
  5. HTTP Debugger icon
    HTTP Debugger icon

    HTTP Debugger

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    HTTP Debugger Pro - A Professional HTTP Sniffer and Analyzer for Developers.

    37 HTTP Debugger alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    HTTP Debugger Features

    1.  HTTP Monitoring
    2.  Support of TFS
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    HTTP Debugger iconFirebug Icon

    HTTP Debugger VS Firebug

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    • HTTP Debugger is the most popular commercial alternative to Firebug.

    • HTTP Debugger is Paid and ProprietaryFirebug is Free and Open Source
  6. HttpFox icon
    HttpFox icon

    HttpFox

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    HttpFox monitors and analyzes all incoming and outgoing HTTP traffic between the browser and the web servers.

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    HttpFox screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Waterfox
    • Pale Moon
    HttpFox screenshot 1

    HttpFox Features

    1.  HTTP Monitoring
    2.  Pale Moon Extension
    3.  Customer Analytics
    4.  Legacy Firefox Addon
    5.  Static analysis
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.8.14.1, released in May 2014, is not compatible with Firefox, but the extension still works on XUL-based Firefox forks like Waterfox icon Waterfox and Pale Moon icon Pale Moon

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  7. Live HTTP Headers icon
    Live HTTP Headers icon

    Live HTTP Headers

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    The goal of this project is to adds information about the HTTP headers in three ways:

    17 Live HTTP Headers alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox

    Live HTTP Headers Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
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  9. SplineTech Javascript Debugger icon
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    SplineTech Javascript Debugger

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    SplineTech JavaScript Debugger is the fastest independent standalone JavaScript Debugger that enables you to debug JavaScript for IE completely independently of any add-ons, plug-ins, Java or any other third-party proprietary tools.

    8 SplineTech Javascript Debugger alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SplineTech Javascript Debugger Features

    1.  Debugging
    SplineTech Javascript Debugger iconFirebug Icon

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  10. HttpWatch icon
    HttpWatch icon

    HttpWatch

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    HttpWatch is an HTTP viewer and debugger that integrates with IE and Firefox to provide seamless HTTP and HTTPS monitoring without leaving the browser window. It's available as a free edition and a PRO version that cost money and has additional features.

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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Firefox

    HttpWatch Features

    1.  Debugging
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  11. HTTP Headers icon
    HTTP Headers icon

    HTTP Headers

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    HTTP Headers allows you to quickly see the HTTP header information for the current URL.

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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome

    HTTP Headers Features

    1.  HTTP Proxy
    2.  HTTP Monitoring
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    Warning

    Suspected of distribute adwares, even after removing the extension

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  12. HTTP Header Live icon
    HTTP Header Live icon

    HTTP Header Live

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    Displays the HTTP header. Edit it and send it.

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    Main Menu

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Options Menu
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  13. Javascript Debugger (Venkman) icon
    Javascript Debugger (Venkman) icon

    Javascript Debugger (Venkman)

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    Venkman is the code name for Mozilla's JavaScript Debugger. Venkman aimed to provide a powerful JavaScript debugging environment for Mozilla based browsers.

    8 Javascript Debugger (Venkman) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox

    Javascript Debugger (Venkman) Features

    1.  Embedded debugger
    2.  Debugging
    3.  Live css editing
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  14. Tracy

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    Tracy: the addictive tool to ease debugging PHP code for cool developers. Friendly design, logging, profiler, advanced features like debugging AJAX calls or CLI support. You will love it.

    2 Tracy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Tracy Features

    1.  Debugging
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    • Tracy is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Firebug.

    • Tracy is Free and Open SourceFirebug is also Free and Open Source
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