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Toolbit vs DevToys

DevToys is a well-liked offline toolbox for Windows, later joined by a macOS and Linux build. Toolbit covers similar ground but runs anywhere a browser does, including as an installable desktop app. Both are built on the same principle: your data should not need to travel to a server to be reformatted.

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Where they overlap

Both give you JSON, XML, and YAML formatting, Base64 and URL encoding, JWT decoding, hash generation, UUID generation, regex testing, and a Markdown preview. Both process everything locally, and neither asks you to sign in.

Where Toolbit differs

Toolbit runs in any browser, so a colleague can use it from a locked-down machine without installing anything, and it installs as a PWA or a native app when you want it on the dock. It adds an API request builder, a WebSocket tester, a Docker command builder, a certificate decoder, and PDF tools. Tools also chain: output from the Base64 decoder can be piped straight into the JWT decoder.

Where DevToys differs

DevToys is a native application first, with tight OS integration and a smart-detection clipboard flow that feels natural on the desktop. If you work exclusively on one machine and prefer a native binary over a browser tab, that is a real advantage.

Which should you use?

If you move between machines, work in a browser most of the day, or want to share a link to a specific tool with a teammate, Toolbit fits better. If you live on a single desktop and want a native app in your taskbar, DevToys is an excellent choice. Neither uploads your data, which is the part that matters most.

Frequently asked questions

Is Toolbit a DevToys clone?
No. The two projects share a philosophy — local-first developer utilities — but Toolbit is browser-first with a workspace model, tool chaining, and networking tools that DevToys does not include.
Do both work offline?
Yes. DevToys is a native app, and Toolbit installs as a PWA or a desktop app that works with no connection.
Is either one free?
Both are free and open source.

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