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BuiltWith vs HTTPS Everywhere

BuiltWith logo

BuiltWith

Browser Extensions

See what websites are built with

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
HTTPS Everywhere logo

HTTPS Everywhere

Browser Extensions

Encrypt the web automatically

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups with no features; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
  • They diverge on capability: BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BuiltWith and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.

Attributes where BuiltWith and HTTPS Everywhere differ
AttributeBuiltWithHTTPS Everywhere
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
PlatformsWebChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20071990

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 and market researchnot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Competitive analysis and lead generationnot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Web technology tracking and reportingnot HTTPS Everywhere

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Forcing encrypted HTTPS connections on websites that support itnot BuiltWith
  • Preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networksnot BuiltWith

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 with no features
  • Basic plan severely limited: 2 technologies, 2 keywords, 2 reports
  • Single login user on Basic and Pro plans
  • Minimum paid plan is $295/month
  • No monthly payment option mentioned; minimum 1-month term annual

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

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Individual site lookups
    • Limited data access
  • Basic$295/month
    • 2 Technologies
    • 2 Keywords
    • 2 Retail Reports
  • Pro$495/month
    • Unlimited Technologies
    • Unlimited Keywords
    • Unlimited Retail Reports
  • Team$995/month
    • Unlimited access all features
    • Unlimited Pro Logins
    • CRM Integration

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.
BuiltWith review

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.
HTTPS Everywhere review

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 and market research, competitive analysis and lead generation, web technology tracking and reporting. Of those, technology intelligence and market research and competitive analysis and lead generation 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

BuiltWith: Does BuiltWith offer a free plan?

Yes, BuiltWith offers a free tier for individual website lookups. For full features, paid plans start at $295/month (Basic).

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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.

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BuiltWith: What are the differences between Basic and Pro plans?

Basic ($295/month) includes 2 technologies, 2 keywords, and 2 retail reports. Pro ($495/month) provides unlimited access to technologies, keywords, and retail reports.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?

The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.

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BuiltWith: How many users can access BuiltWith simultaneously?

Basic and Pro plans include 1 system login. The Team plan at $995/month provides unlimited Pro Logins for multi-user access.

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HTTPS 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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BuiltWith: What payment methods does BuiltWith accept?

BuiltWith accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Bitcoin, and wire transfers for yearly contracts.

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