#2 Product of the week · Launched November 26, 2024
Webacus

Webacus

Swiss-army knife for web developers

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  • Katja Pezdirc· 2y ago

    Simple, effective, and powerful tool. Highly recommend!

Webacus is a versatile calculator designed specifically for developers. It combines numerous operations that developers frequently need into a single, consistent interface. Instead of Googling for each operation, you can perform everything you need within Webacus, seamlessly.

Webacus is an all-in-one online calculator offering 145 dev-focused tools for encoding, compression, formatting, hashing, and more.

for
Web developers who need quick one-off operations without leaving the browser.
pricing
freemium

Key features

8 features of Webacus
  • Encoding & Decoding — Base64, URL, HEX, HTML, JSON and other encoders/decoders in a single UI.
  • Compression — ZLIB, GZIP, LZJB compress and decompress data instantly.
  • Formatting & Minify — Pretty-print or minify HTML, CSS, JS, JSON, YAML and more.
  • Hashing & Crypto — Generate SHA, MD5, SHA-3 hashes and work with JWT, HMAC and X.509 certificates.
  • Workflows & Chaining — Combine multiple tools into a single workflow to run sequentially without copy-paste.
  • AI Assistant — Prompt-based generation of custom dev tools and operations.
  • Local-first & Privacy — All data stays in the browser; no server storage of user inputs.
  • File Support — Upload files, apply tools, and download the transformed result.

Use cases

  • Encode a JWT token for debugging authentication flows.
  • Compress a large JSON payload before sending it over the network.
  • Convert a CSV file to JSON and format it for readability.
  • Chain a base64 decode, then a gzip inflate, and finally a JSON pretty-print in one click.
  • Generate a random lorem-ipsum paragraph for placeholder content.

Webacus pricing

  • FREE$0 /yearFor non-commercial use · Ads displayed · 3 AI ops · 3 workflows
  • PRO$36 $120 /yearCommercial use allowed · No ads · Unlimited AI ops · Unlimited workflows

Webacus vs alternatives

Webacus10015.ioDamn Good ToolsFreesetsPullBar Pro
Best forUnified toolbox for common dev tasksGeneral online dev utilitiesFree open-source dev toolsResource aggregationGitHub PR workflow
PricingFreemiumFreeOne time feeFreeOne time fee
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Webacus FAQ

What is Webacus?+

Webacus is an online suite of over 140 developer tools that lets you encode, compress, format, hash, and perform many other operations from a single interface.

What is the PRO plan?+

The PRO plan is a paid subscription that removes ads, allows commercial use, and provides unlimited AI operations, workflows, history, and priority support.

Why should I get the PRO plan?+

It unlocks unlimited custom AI ops, unlimited workflow composition, ad-free experience, commercial usage rights, and faster support response.

Can I cancel my subscription?+

Yes, the PRO plan can be cancelled at any time with no questions asked.

Can I have a refund?+

A 30-day no-questions-asked refund is offered for the PRO plan.

How do I contact support?+

Support can be reached via email at valentin@webacus.dev or through the contact form on the website.

Summarized by DevHunt from webacus.dev · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.