Software · head to head
ColorZilla vs Wappalyzer
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ColorZilla the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site; Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
- They diverge on capability: ColorZilla covers Color picker, Wappalyzer covers Technology detection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ColorZilla and Wappalyzer actually diverge.
| Attribute | ColorZilla | Wappalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web |
| Founded | 2007 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
Only in Wappalyzer
- Technology detection
- CMS identification
- Framework analysis
- Analytics tracking
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.
ColorZilla
- The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2022 describes ColorZilla only as a free browser extension for Firefox and Chrome (eyedropper, color picker, gradient generator) with no paid tier, pricing page, or subscription mentioned anywhere on the site
Wappalyzer
- Cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
- Went closed-source in 2023; self-hosting now difficult without maintaining community forks
- Data export features locked to Business plan ($450/month) minimum
Pricing, plan by plan
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
Wappalyzer
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.
Which should you pick?
Choose ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
Choose Wappalyzer if
- You need technology detection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
- You also want cms identification.
Questions people ask
- Is ColorZilla or Wappalyzer better?
- Neither clearly leads. ColorZilla starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ColorZilla or Wappalyzer?
- ColorZilla starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free.
- Does ColorZilla or Wappalyzer run on more platforms?
- ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
- Can I use ColorZilla for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can ColorZilla do that Wappalyzer cannot?
- ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Wappalyzer: Does Wappalyzer have a free version?
Yes. Wappalyzer's browser extension is completely free and provides unlimited technology lookups with no account required. The free tier includes basic website technology detection across all categories.
SourceWappalyzer: What are the paid pricing tiers for Wappalyzer?
Wappalyzer's paid plans start at $250/month for Pro (5,000 lookups, 1 user), $450/month for Business (20,000 lookups, 5 users, API access), and $850+/month for Enterprise (200,000+ lookups, 25+ users). Annual billing offers 17% discount.
SourceWappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer detect all website technologies?
Wappalyzer detects over 1,000 technologies but cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies, backend infrastructure, internal databases, or ERP systems with no client-side footprint.
SourceWappalyzer: Can Wappalyzer be self-hosted?
Wappalyzer went closed-source in 2023 when the GitHub repository was taken down. It can be deployed via Docker or npm, but the community-contributed fingerprint database is now part of the commercial product. Open-source forks are available but not officially maintained.
SourceWappalyzer: What integrations does Wappalyzer offer?
Wappalyzer integrates with CRM systems like Salesforce and HubSpot, and supports lead list exports and API access for business users on paid plans.
SourceWappalyzer: When does Wappalyzer data export become available?
Data export and lead list generation features are only available on the Business plan ($450/month) and above, not on the Pro tier.
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