Browser Extensions · head to head
BuiltWith vs HTTPS Everywhere
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
- They diverge on capability: BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuiltWith and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuiltWith | HTTPS Everywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Web | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| Founded | 2007 | 1990 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
- 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 HTTPS Everywhere
- Lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signalsnot HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere
No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere 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
HTTPS Everywhere
- Product discontinued as of January 2023
- Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
- No longer receives security updates or maintenance
Pricing, plan by plan
BuiltWith
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the BuiltWith review.
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
Which should you pick?
Choose BuiltWith if
- You need technology profiling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want market research.
Choose HTTPS Everywhere if
- You need automatic https.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want encryption enforcement.
Questions people ask
- Is BuiltWith or HTTPS Everywhere better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuiltWith starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuiltWith or HTTPS Everywhere?
- BuiltWith starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
- Does BuiltWith or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
- BuiltWith runs on Web. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- 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 HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
- What can BuiltWith do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
- BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?
No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?
The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?
Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.
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