Xtractly vs CSS Scan:which one fits?

CSS Scan is a fast, focused way to read and copy an element's CSS — rules, pseudo-classes and media queries included — for a one-time price. Choose Xtractly when you want the element as a component in your framework, plus its colours, fonts and assets, kept in a library your coding agent can read.

Install Extension See how it works

Free with an account · Chrome, Edge & Brave

Feature comparison between Xtractly and CSS Scan
Feature	Xtractly	CSS Scan
Inspect an element's CSS on hover	Yes	Yes
Copy rules incl. :hover and media queries	Yes	Yes
Tailwind output	Yes	Yes
React / Vue / Svelte components	Yes	Not listed
Page colours & type scale as tokens	Yes	Not listed
Image, SVG & asset downloads	Yes	Not listed
Saved component library	Yes	Not listed
MCP server for AI agents	Yes	Not listed
Safari	No	Yes
Price	Free · Pro $9/mo · $79/yr	One-time license

CSS Scan details come from its public website as of October 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn't find it advertised — if that's changed, tell us.

Where each one shines

What CSS Scan does well

Hover to see an element's CSS, and copy its rules — children, pseudo-classes and media queries included — in one click.
Converts copied CSS to Tailwind.
One-time license instead of a subscription, on Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge.

Choose CSS Scan if you mostly need an element's CSS, you'd rather pay once, or you work in Safari.

Where Xtractly is different

Exports the element as a React, Vue or Svelte component, or HTML — with Tailwind classes or inline styles.
Clone, Clean and Wireframe modes for an exact copy, production-ready code, or structure only.
Design System panel: every colour and type style on the page, exportable as tokens.
A component library and an MCP server, so your coding agent builds from what you saved.

Choose Xtractly if you want the element as a component in your framework, the page's tokens and assets, and a library your agent can use.

Frequently asked questions

Is Xtractly a CSS Scan alternative?

For copying an element's styles, yes — and it goes on to export the element as a React, Vue, Svelte or HTML component with Tailwind or inline styles. If all you need is the CSS and you'd rather pay once, CSS Scan is simpler.

Does Xtractly keep hover states and responsive rules?

Yes. :hover and @media rules come along — as hover: and sm:/md: variants in Tailwind output, or in a <style> block with inline styles.