Browser Extensions · head to head
Capital One Shopping vs HTTPS Everywhere
Capital One Shopping
Browser Extensions
Automatically save while you shop
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Capital One Shopping limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
- They diverge on capability: Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Capital One Shopping and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.
| Attribute | Capital One Shopping | HTTPS Everywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| Founded | 2014 | 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 Capital One Shopping
- Price comparison
- Coupon finder
- Price tracking
- Credits rewards
- Safari support
Only in HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
- Opera support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Capital One Shopping
- Limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
- Dependent on retailers offering coupons or price matching
- Browser extension adds processing overhead to shopping sessions
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
Capital One Shopping
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Capital One Shopping review.
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
Which should you pick?
Choose Capital One Shopping if
- You need price comparison.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want coupon finder.
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 Capital One Shopping or HTTPS Everywhere better?
- Neither clearly leads. Capital One Shopping 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, Capital One Shopping or HTTPS Everywhere?
- Capital One Shopping starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
- Does Capital One Shopping or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
- Capital One Shopping runs on Web, iOS, Android. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- Can I use Capital One Shopping for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Capital One Shopping do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
- Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, Coupon finder, Price tracking, Credits rewards. 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
Capital One Shopping: Is Capital One Shopping free?
Yes. Capital One Shopping is 100% free to install and use on desktop or mobile. There are no fees or charges.
SourceHTTPS 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.
SourceCapital One Shopping: Does Capital One Shopping require a Capital One account?
No. Capital One Shopping is free for everyone, including people who are not Capital One customers.
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.
SourceCapital One Shopping: What platforms does Capital One Shopping support?
Capital One Shopping is available as a browser extension for desktop browsers and as a mobile app for iOS and Android.
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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