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DevToys alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave DevToys: fewer built-in tools than DevUtils or IT-Tools, and some useful tools only come as third-party extensions. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DevToys, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DevUtils currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1CyberChef logoCyberChefOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
  1. CyberChef logo

    1. CyberChefTop pick

    Best for: Security analysts and developers who decode, transform or analyse data in multi-step pipelines

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from DevToys

    Runs in any browser with no install, and chains hundreds of encoding and data operations into recipes.

    Pros

    • Hundreds of operations, far beyond typical dev toolboxes
    • Recipes chain steps and can be shared as links
    • Runs client-side; can be downloaded for offline use
    • Free and Apache-2.0 licensed

    Cons

    • Dense interface with a learning curve for simple tasks
    • No code formatters or generators of the kind DevUtils offers
    • Browser app only; no native desktop integration
    Visit CyberChef Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is CyberChef a good DevToys alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026gchq.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data stays local
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026gchq.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Use
    Encryption, encoding, compression, data analysis
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best DevToys alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

DevUtils logo

Best DevToys alternative for most people

DevUtils

Native Mac app with more built-in tools (47+) and the same clipboard detection, sold as a one-time licence.

CyberChef logo

Best DevToys alternative for a free option

CyberChef

Runs in any browser with no install, and chains hundreds of encoding and data operations into recipes.

CyberChef logo

Best DevToys alternative for open source

CyberChef

Runs in any browser with no install, and chains hundreds of encoding and data operations into recipes.

CyberChef logo

Best DevToys alternative for self-hosting

CyberChef

Runs in any browser with no install, and chains hundreds of encoding and data operations into recipes.

DevUtils logo

Best DevToys alternative for Mac

DevUtils

Native Mac app with more built-in tools (47+) and the same clipboard detection, sold as a one-time licence.

CyberChef logo

Best DevToys alternative for working in the browser

CyberChef

Runs in any browser with no install, and chains hundreds of encoding and data operations into recipes.

DevToys alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to DevToys?

DevUtils ranks first right now. Native Mac app with more built-in tools (47+) and the same clipboard detection, sold as a one-time licence.

Is there a free alternative to DevToys?

Yes. CyberChef (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to DevToys?

Yes: CyberChef. CyberChef can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from DevToys?

The complaints we hear most: fewer built-in tools than DevUtils or IT-Tools; some useful tools only come as third-party extensions; desktop only; no web version to use on a locked-down machine.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DevToys, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.