# Comparing BuiltWith vs Wappalyzer : pricing, features, and the alternatives

> **TL;DR** Side-by-side breakdown of BuiltWith (tech stack intelligence, from $50/month (per-tech filter)) and Wappalyzer (tech stack intelligence, from $250/month). Plus how Derrick App's Sheet-native enrichment fits the same job at $10/mo flat.

*Canonical: https://derrick-app.com/vs/builtwith-vs-wappalyzer-vs-derrick-app*

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## Why choose Derrick against BuiltWith or Wappalyzer

### Skip the dashboard — enrich straight from formulas
BuiltWith and Wappalyzer both run as standalone platforms — separate UIs, separate logins, CSV exports + imports to move data into your CRM or spreadsheet. Derrick skips that entire layer : you enrich a Google Sheet with a formula (=DERRICK_EMAIL, =DERRICK_PHONE, =DERRICK_TECH) and the column populates inline. No platform-switching, no CSV round-trip.

### Transparent $10/mo : no credit caps, no seat fees
BuiltWith ($50/month (per-tech filter)) and Wappalyzer ($250/month) follow the SaaS-standard model : tier the features, cap the credits, upsell when you outgrow it. Derrick is the opposite — one tier, $10/month, no caps, no seats. Predictable spend for teams that hate budgeting around credit-pool refills.

### Plug Derrick into Claude / ChatGPT via MCP — no glue code
In 2026, AI agents need data tools they can call natively. Derrick speaks MCP out of the box — point Claude at your sheet, ask "enrich these 200 LinkedIn URLs with mobile numbers", done. BuiltWith and Wappalyzer need either a custom integration or a Zapier middleman for the same workflow.

## Comparison : BuiltWith vs Wappalyzer vs Derrick

|  | [BuiltWith](/tools/builtwith-review) | Derrick App | [Wappalyzer](/tools/wappalyzer-review) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry price | $50/month (per-tech filter) | $10/mo flat | $250/month |
| Free plan | Free single-site lookups | 14-day full trial | Free Chrome extension |
| Best for | Sales teams targeting tech-stack ICP | Sheet-native enrichment | Basic tech-stack lookups |
| Category positioning | Tech stack intelligence | Spreadsheet-native B2B data | Tech stack intelligence |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 | — | 4.4/5 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2022 | 2008 |
| Technologies tracked | 700K+ | Via integrated providers | ~3,000 |
| Historical adoption data | Since 2007 (unique) | N/A | Not available |
| Bundled contact data | Included but weaker quality | Derrick search + enrich | Included but weaker quality |
| Works natively in Google Sheets | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Per-row pricing (no credit caps) | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| MCP-ready for AI / LLM agents | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |

## BuiltWith vs Wappalyzer vs Derrick App pricing in a nutshell

### BuiltWith pricing (Sales teams targeting tech-stack ICP)
For sales teams targeting tech-stack icp, BuiltWith tech stack intelligence starts at $50/month (per-tech filter). Tier ceilings, credit refresh rules, and per-seat economics are all detailed on the BuiltWith pricing page below.
[Visit pricing](/tools/builtwith-pricing)

### Derrick App
Results first. Complexity removed. Native Google Sheets workflow, 100+ data points, AI-powered scoring, €9/month entry plan, 100 free credits.
[Discover Derrick](https://derrick-app.com/)

### Wappalyzer pricing (Basic tech-stack lookups)
Wappalyzer pricing entry sits at $250/month (tech stack intelligence). Sized for basic tech-stack lookups. The detailed Wappalyzer pricing breakdown (tier-by-tier feature matrix + true TCO) is on the dedicated pricing page.
[Visit pricing](/tools/wappalyzer-pricing)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### BuiltWith vs Wappalyzer: when does each fit best?
BuiltWith is positioned as tech stack intelligence for sales teams targeting tech-stack icp. Wappalyzer is positioned as tech stack intelligence for basic tech-stack lookups. Both compete in the tech-stack + web intelligence category, so the choice comes down to which best-for profile your team matches most closely. G2 reviewers rate BuiltWith at 4.4/5 and Wappalyzer at 4.4/5 — both products work, the deciding factor is workflow fit, not product quality.

### How do BuiltWith and Wappalyzer pricing actually compare in 2026?
BuiltWith entry-paid tier : Basic at $50/month per tech filter. Next tier up is Pro ($200/month). BuiltWith's free tier : Free single-site lookups. Wappalyzer entry-paid tier : Starter at $250/month. Next tier up is Pro ($450/month). Wappalyzer's free tier : Free Chrome extension. For comparison : Derrick App skips the credit + seat model entirely with $10/month for unlimited enrichment, billed directly in the Sheet.

### What's the biggest reason to pick BuiltWith over Wappalyzer?
Deepest tech detection in the category. 700K+ technologies tracked is materially more than Wappalyzer's ~3K or HG Insights' enterprise focus. For niche technology targeting (specific Klaviyo apps, payment processors, build tools), BuiltWith is the only tool that surfaces them at scale. (Source : Mei C., Outbound Lead, G2 review (Feb 2026).) If this single capability maps to a real pain in your sales motion, BuiltWith is the right pick over Wappalyzer.

### What's the biggest reason to pick Wappalyzer over BuiltWith?
Free Chrome extension is the industry reference. Millions of developers + sales reps have Wappalyzer's Chrome extension installed. It's the default tool for "what is this site running" — and it's free with no signup required. (Source : Mei C., Demand Gen, G2 review (Feb 2026).) If this is the differentiator that matters most for your stack, Wappalyzer is the right pick over BuiltWith.

### Can Derrick replace both BuiltWith and Wappalyzer?
Both BuiltWith and Wappalyzer compete in the tech-stack + web intelligence category. Derrick is data-and-Sheets-native — it doesn't replace a full tech-stack + web intelligence platform feature-for-feature, but it eliminates the data + spreadsheet layer that teams typically use alongside BuiltWith or Wappalyzer. For teams whose primary need is enrichment + list-building in Sheets, Derrick at $10/mo replaces 60-80% of typical tech-stack + web intelligence stack workflows. For teams running heavy tech-stack + web intelligence feature surface (sequencer, dialer, AI agents), Derrick complements rather than replaces.

### Beyond BuiltWith and Wappalyzer, what other tools should I evaluate?
Four other tools in the same competitive set worth evaluating : Datanyze, SimilarWeb, HG Insights, Apollo. Each has its own positioning trade-off versus BuiltWith and Wappalyzer — Datanyze typically appears as a direct competitor on G2 review pages, with SimilarWeb, HG Insights, Apollo as adjacent picks for different team sizes or use cases. For an apples-to-apples evaluation, run each candidate's review side-by-side against your specific procurement criteria.