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Wappalyzer vs Honey

Wappalyzer logo

Wappalyzer

Software

Identify web technologies

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Honey logo

Honey

Software

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Wappalyzer cannot detect server-side or hidden technologies without client-side footprints; Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • They diverge on capability: Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, Honey covers Automatic coupon codes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Wappalyzer and Honey actually diverge.

Attributes where Wappalyzer and Honey differ
AttributeWappalyzerHoney
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, WebChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge
Founded20092012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Wappalyzer

  • Technology detection
  • CMS identification
  • Framework analysis
  • Analytics tracking

Only in Honey

  • Automatic coupon codes
  • Price history
  • Honey Gold rewards
  • Price drop alerts
  • Safari support
  • Opera 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

Honey

  • Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported

Pricing, plan by plan

Wappalyzer

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wappalyzer review.

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

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.
Wappalyzer review

Choose Honey if

  • You need automatic coupon codes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
  • You also want price history.
Honey review

Questions people ask

Is Wappalyzer or Honey better?
Neither clearly leads. Wappalyzer starts at Free and Honey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Wappalyzer or Honey?
Wappalyzer starts at Free and Honey at Free.
Does Wappalyzer or Honey run on more platforms?
Wappalyzer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Web. Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, 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 Honey cannot?
Wappalyzer covers Technology detection, CMS identification, Framework analysis, Analytics tracking. Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. 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.

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Honey: Is Honey free to use?

Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.

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Wappalyzer: 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.

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Honey: What browsers does Honey support?

Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.

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Wappalyzer: 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.

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Honey: How does Honey search for coupon codes?

Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.

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Wappalyzer: 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.

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Honey: Can I track price drops with Honey?

Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.

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Wappalyzer: 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.

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Wappalyzer: 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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