Browser Extensions · head to head
Wappalyzer vs ColorZilla
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints; 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
- They diverge on capability: Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, ColorZilla covers Color picker.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wappalyzer and ColorZilla actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wappalyzer | ColorZilla |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| 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 ColorZilla
- Color picker
- Eyedropper tool
- Gradient generator
- Palette analyzer
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Wappalyzer
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.
ColorZilla
Free- FreeFree
- Color picker
- Eyedropper
- Gradient generator
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 ColorZilla if
- You need color picker.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want eyedropper tool.
Questions people ask
- Is Wappalyzer or ColorZilla better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wappalyzer starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wappalyzer or ColorZilla?
- Wappalyzer starts at Free and ColorZilla at Free.
- Does Wappalyzer or ColorZilla run on more platforms?
- Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web. ColorZilla runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- 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 ColorZilla cannot?
- Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. ColorZilla covers Color picker, Eyedropper tool, Gradient generator, Palette analyzer. 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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