Browser Extensions · head to head
Wappalyzer vs Fireshot
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints; Fireshot pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
- They diverge on capability: Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, Fireshot covers Full page capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wappalyzer and Fireshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wappalyzer | Fireshot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| 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 Fireshot
- Full page capture
- Multiple formats
- Annotation
- Direct upload
- Opera support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wappalyzer
No use cases recorded yet. See the Wappalyzer review.
Fireshot
- Capturing and annotating full-page screenshots of web pagesnot Wappalyzer
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
Fireshot
- Pro yearly license is capped at 2 devices for personal use; additional devices require a separate license purchase
Pricing, plan by plan
Wappalyzer
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.
Fireshot
Free- FreeFree
- Full page capture
- PNG/JPEG export
- Basic annotation
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 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.
Questions people ask
- Is Wappalyzer or Fireshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wappalyzer starts at Free and Fireshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wappalyzer or Fireshot?
- Wappalyzer starts at Free and Fireshot at Free.
- Does Wappalyzer or Fireshot run on more platforms?
- Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web. Fireshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- 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 Fireshot cannot?
- Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. Fireshot covers Full page capture, Multiple formats, Annotation, Direct upload. 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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