Browser Extensions · head to head
HTTPS Everywhere vs BuiltWith
The short version
- Each has a real cost: HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023; BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups only; no commercial use or reporting
- They diverge on capability: HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, BuiltWith covers Technology profiling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HTTPS Everywhere and BuiltWith actually diverge.
| Attribute | HTTPS Everywhere | BuiltWith |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera | Web |
| Founded | 1990 | 2007 |
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 HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
- Opera support
Only in BuiltWith
- Technology profiling
- Market research
- Competitor analysis
- Lead generation
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
HTTPS Everywhere
No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere review.
BuiltWith
- Technology intelligence for identifying web technologies used by competitor companiesnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Lead generation using technology adoption and spend data signalsnot HTTPS Everywhere
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HTTPS Everywhere
- Product discontinued as of January 2023
- Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
- No longer receives security updates or maintenance
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
Pricing, plan by plan
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
BuiltWith
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the BuiltWith review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose BuiltWith if
- You need technology profiling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want market research.
Questions people ask
- Is HTTPS Everywhere or BuiltWith better?
- Neither clearly leads. HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, HTTPS Everywhere or BuiltWith?
- HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free.
- Does HTTPS Everywhere or BuiltWith run on more platforms?
- HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. BuiltWith runs on Web.
- Can I use HTTPS Everywhere for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can HTTPS Everywhere do that BuiltWith cannot?
- HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation. 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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