Software · head to head
Fireshot vs Wappalyzer
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase; Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints
- They diverge on capability: Fireshot covers Full page capture, Wappalyzer covers Technology detection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fireshot and Wappalyzer actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fireshot | Wappalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera | 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 Fireshot
- Full page capture
- Multiple formats
- Annotation
- Direct upload
- Opera support
Only in Wappalyzer
- Technology detection
- CMS identification
- Framework analysis
- Analytics tracking
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fireshot
- Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Wappalyzer
Wappalyzer
No use cases recorded yet. See the Wappalyzer review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fireshot
- Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
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
Fireshot
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG/JPEG export
- Basic annotation
Wappalyzer
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fireshot if
- You need full page capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want multiple formats.
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 Fireshot or Wappalyzer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fireshot 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, Fireshot or Wappalyzer?
- Fireshot starts at Free and Wappalyzer at Free.
- Does Fireshot or Wappalyzer run on more platforms?
- Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web.
- Can I use Fireshot for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fireshot best used for?
- Fireshot is most often used for capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages. Of those, capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pages is not what Wappalyzer is typically brought in for.
- What can Fireshot do that Wappalyzer cannot?
- Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. 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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