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BuiltWith vs Honey

BuiltWith logo

BuiltWith

Browser Extensions

See what websites are built with

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Honey logo

Honey

Browser Extensions

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting; Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • They diverge on capability: BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Honey covers Automatic coupon codes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuiltWith and Honey actually diverge.

Attributes where BuiltWith and Honey differ
AttributeBuiltWithHoney
PlatformsWebChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge
Founded20072012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BuiltWith

  • Technology profiling
  • Market research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Lead generation

Only in Honey

  • Automatic coupon codes
  • Price history
  • Honey Gold rewards
  • Price drop alerts
  • Safari support
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BuiltWith

  • Technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companiesnot Honey
  • Lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signalsnot Honey

Honey

No use cases recorded yet. See the Honey review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BuiltWith

  • Free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting
  • Basic plan limited to 2 technologies, 2 keywords, 2 retail reports, and 1 system login

Honey

  • Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported

Pricing, plan by plan

BuiltWith

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the BuiltWith review.

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Which should you pick?

Choose BuiltWith if

  • You need technology profiling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want market research.
BuiltWith review

Choose Honey if

  • You need automatic coupon codes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
  • You also want price history.
Honey review

Questions people ask

Is BuiltWith or Honey better?
Neither clearly leads. BuiltWith starts at Free and Honey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BuiltWith or Honey?
BuiltWith starts at Free and Honey at Free.
Does BuiltWith or Honey run on more platforms?
BuiltWith runs on Web. Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
Can I use BuiltWith for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is BuiltWith best used for?
BuiltWith is most often used for technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companies, lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signals. Of those, technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companies and lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signals are not what Honey is typically brought in for.
What can BuiltWith do that Honey cannot?
BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation. Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Honey: Is Honey free to use?

Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.

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Honey: What browsers does Honey support?

Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.

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Honey: How does Honey search for coupon codes?

Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.

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Honey: Can I track price drops with Honey?

Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.

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