Head-to-head · Technographic Data Software
BuiltWith vs Similarweb Technology Research
BuiltWith leads on 1 check, Similarweb Technology Research on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBuiltWith · 5.8/10
- Free planonly BuiltWith
- Most featuresSimilarweb Technology Research · 4 of 5
Our editors rank BuiltWith at #1 and Similarweb Technology Research at #5 for technographic data software; Similarweb Technology Research has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
BuiltWith offers free plan; Similarweb Technology Research doesn't publish it. Similarweb Technology Research offers technology detection; BuiltWith doesn't publish it. Similarweb Technology Research offers company profiles; BuiltWith doesn't publish it. Similarweb Technology Research offers historical technology data; BuiltWith doesn't publish it.
BuiltWith is the better fit for broad technographic intelligence and lead generation. Similarweb Technology Research is the better fit for large-scale website technology research.
- BuiltWith fits best
Broad technographic intelligence and lead generation
- Similarweb Technology Research fits best
Large-scale website technology research
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Side by side
| Feature | BuiltWith 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | Similarweb Technology Research —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | — |
| Ranking | #1 in Technographic Data Software | #5 in Technographic Data Software |
| Best for | Broad technographic intelligence and lead generation | Large-scale website technology research |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BuiltWith 1/5 · Similarweb Technology Research 4/5 | ||
| Technology detection | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Company profiles | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Historical technology data | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Technology intent signals | Not published | Not published |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Export formats | Not published | Both |
| Monthly credits | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | BuiltWith is a web technology intelligence platform for sales, marketing, research, and investment teams. It identifies technologies used by websites, supports technology-based lead generation, tracks adoption and market-share trends, and… Read the review → |
Similarweb Technology Research identifies technologies, plugins, and integrations used across websites and companies. It is designed for technology-stack analysis, company research, sales prospecting, and competitive research. The product… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BuiltWith — where it wins
- Website lookup, market-share analysis, and historical usage data
- Lead generation with intent signals and public business contacts
- CRM integrations, exports, and API access for automated lookups
Where it doesn't
- Advanced has no list generation and 0 API credits
- Basic limits users to two technologies, keywords, and retail reports
- Single-login access applies to Advanced, Basic, and Pro
Similarweb Technology Research — where it wins
- Covers more than 5,000 technologies and technology categories
- Tracks installed, removed, and first-seen technologies
- Supports REST and batch APIs for data access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing uses a contact-sales model
- Access is centered on web and API platforms
- Not open source for self-managed deployment
- BuiltWith5.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $144/yr
Broad technographic intelligence with lead generation, intent data, integrations, and API access.
Visit BuiltWithFull verdict → - Similarweb Technology Research—/10 · Pricing on request
A broad technographics product for tracking website technologies and company stack changes.
Visit SimilarwebFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026