Browser Extensions · head to head
Wappalyzer vs Awesome Screenshot
Awesome Screenshot
Browser Extensions
Screen capture and image annotation
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wappalyzer and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wappalyzer | Awesome Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari |
| Founded | 2009 | 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 Wappalyzer
- Technology detection
- CMS identification
- Framework analysis
- Analytics tracking
Only in Awesome Screenshot
- Screen capture
- Annotation tools
- Cloud storage
- Screen recording
- Safari 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.
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
Awesome Screenshot
Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Wappalyzer
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.
Awesome Screenshot
Free- FreeFree
- Screen capture
- Basic annotation
- Cloud storage
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Awesome Screenshot if
- You need screen capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
- You also want annotation tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Wappalyzer or Awesome Screenshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wappalyzer starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wappalyzer or Awesome Screenshot?
- Wappalyzer starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
- Does Wappalyzer or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
- Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
- Can I use Wappalyzer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Wappalyzer do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
- Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. 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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