JSON Editor
Validating, formatting and minifying JSON
- JSONFormatterFreeNo paid tier
- Code BeautifyFreeNo paid tier
Checked 102 days ago
JSONFormatter free tier: No paid tier at all; saved links expire in 1–24 hours unless you log in.
Developer & text: paid software prices vs free tools
Formatting, diffing and previewing text and code, where many paid tools have free equivalents. 3 jobs, each with the vendors' dated entry prices, their free-tier limits and the free page that does the job.
3 developer & text comparisons
Diff Checker
Comparing two pieces of text side by side
- Beyond CompareUS$35 per user, one-time
- Araxis MergeUS$129 one-time
Checked 3 days agoBeyond Compare free tier: None — free evaluation only, then a licence must be purchased.
Markdown Preview
Writing Markdown with a live rendered preview
- TyporaUS$14.99 one-time
- iA WriterUS$29.99 one-time (Windows)
Checked 3 days agoTypora free tier: None — a 15-day free trial, then purchase is required.
Other categories
Useful next steps
- Free alternatives by vendorStart from the product you use — iLovePDF, Canva, remove.bg — and see the free equivalent.
- All free toolsEvery AltFTool page, by category. No account needed.
- Subscription checkerAdd up the software you pay for and find the free page for each job.
- Backlink sitesDirectories and listing sites where a tool or SaaS page can be submitted.
- Free directory submissionsFree directories that accept software and tool listings.