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BuiltWith review (2026)

Re-tested November 2026 · rated by Dana Okafor · 0 paid placements

BuiltWith scores 7.8/10 on Stackranked — #5 in Competitive intelligence. Who runs what technology — the sharpest lens for stack-based prospecting and CI.

#5 in Competitive intelligence — 7.8 / 10

Who runs what technology — the sharpest lens for stack-based prospecting and CI.

Where it shines

Tech-stack intelligence and market-share tracking.

Key features

  • Technology lookups
  • Stack-based lead lists
  • Adoption trends

Best for

Sales ops and analysts.

Pricing (approximate — verify)

from ~$295/mo

The honest limit

One dimension of intel, priced like more.

How does BuiltWith score, criterion by criterion?

BuiltWith's overall 7.8/10 in Competitive intelligence breaks down across the four Stackranked criteria as follows. Grades are the reviewer's qualitative assessment per criterion; the overall score is the weighted editorial rating.

CriterionWeightBuiltWithEvidence from testing
Hands-on testing on real campaigns40%mixedTech-stack intelligence and market-share tracking.
Real pricing at real usage volumes25%mixedPriced at from ~$295/mo (approximate, November 2026). No free tier changes the evaluation math — the trial period has to prove it.
Output quality vs. the category leader20%solidWho runs what technology — the sharpest lens for stack-based prospecting and CI.
Support, docs and speed of fixes15%mixedScored from real tickets, docs and response times during the Competitive intelligence re-test.

BuiltWith vs the rest of the Competitive intelligence category

BuiltWith ranks #5 of the 5 tools we recommend in Competitive intelligence (November 2026 re-test). The full field:

RankToolScorePricing (approx)
#1Similarweb8.7/10limited free; paid from ~$199/mo, real plans custom
#2Crayon8.4/10custom
#3Klue8.3/10custom
#4SpyFu8.0/10from ~$39/mo
#5BuiltWith7.8/10from ~$295/mo

BuiltWith vs Similarweb

BuiltWith holds #5 at 7.8/10 while Similarweb sits #1 at 8.7/10 in our Competitive intelligence testing. The case for Similarweb: The web's market-share map: traffic, engagement and channel mix estimates you can act on directionally. Its honest limit: Small-site estimates get noisy, and the real product is priced enterprise.

BuiltWith vs Crayon

BuiltWith holds #5 at 7.8/10 while Crayon sits #2 at 8.4/10 in our Competitive intelligence testing. The case for Crayon: Competitive intel operationalized — tracked moves distilled into battlecards sales actually opens. Its honest limit: Needs an internal owner or the feed becomes wallpaper.

BuiltWith vs Klue

BuiltWith holds #5 at 7.8/10 while Klue sits #3 at 8.3/10 in our Competitive intelligence testing. The case for Klue: The other serious compete platform — strong curation workflow and seller-facing delivery. Its honest limit: Same owner requirement; evaluate head-to-head with Crayon.

BuiltWith vs SpyFu

BuiltWith holds #5 at 7.8/10 while SpyFu sits #4 at 8.0/10 in our Competitive intelligence testing. The case for SpyFu: A decade-plus of competitor SEO and PPC history for the price of lunch. Its honest limit: US/UK-centric data; estimates get rough beyond.

Who should choose BuiltWith?

BuiltWith is built for sales ops and analysts. Its core strength: tech-stack intelligence and market-share tracking. In practice that means technology lookups, stack-based lead lists, and adoption trends — the capabilities that earned its 7.8/10.

Who should look elsewhere?

BuiltWith's honest limit, printed in every review we publish: One dimension of intel, priced like more. If that describes you, start with Similarweb or Crayon — the full field is in our Competitive intelligence ranking.

BuiltWith pricing (2026)

BuiltWith costs approximately from ~$295/mo as of our November 2026 re-verification — pricing changes, so confirm on the vendor's site. Across the Competitive intelligence top five, 1 of 5 tools offer a free tier or free product (Similarweb), and 3 of 5 hide pricing behind custom or enterprise quotes (Similarweb, Crayon, Klue).

ToolPricing (approximate, November 2026)
Similarweblimited free; paid from ~$199/mo, real plans custom
Crayoncustom
Kluecustom
SpyFufrom ~$39/mo
BuiltWithfrom ~$295/mo

How we scored BuiltWith

Every tool in our Competitive intelligence ranking ran the same category brief on live accounts, scored by Dana Okafor (analytics & CRO lead) under the Stackranked methodology: hands-on testing on real campaigns (40%), real pricing at real usage volumes (25%), output quality against the category leader (20%), and support, docs and speed of fixes (15%). Scores were last re-tested in November 2026; every movement is logged in the changelog. Positions cannot be bought — 0 paid placements.

CriterionWeight
Hands-on testing on real campaigns40%
Real pricing at real usage volumes25%
Output quality vs. the category leader20%
Support, docs and speed of fixes15%

Category context: Competitive intelligence tools estimate rival traffic and spend, track competitor moves across the web, and package it into battlecards sales can use. The category spans traffic-estimate platforms, B2B compete programs, PPC/SEO history tools and tech-stack intelligence.

FAQ

Is BuiltWith worth it in 2026?

BuiltWith scores 7.8/10 in Stackranked's Competitive intelligence testing (November 2026) — worth it for sales ops and analysts. The honest limit: One dimension of intel, priced like more.

What does BuiltWith cost?

Approximately from ~$295/mo (November 2026). Pricing changes — verify on the vendor's site.

What is BuiltWith best for?

Sales ops and analysts. Core strength: tech-stack intelligence and market-share tracking.

Does BuiltWith have a free tier?

No. BuiltWith had no free tier at our November 2026 re-test; pricing starts at approximately from ~$295/mo.

Is BuiltWith better than Similarweb?

In our Competitive intelligence testing, BuiltWith scores 7.8/10 vs Similarweb's 8.7/10. BuiltWith wins for sales ops and analysts; Similarweb wins when this fits: strategy and growth teams.

Who should not buy BuiltWith?

One dimension of intel, priced like more.

When was BuiltWith last tested?

November 2026, by Dana Okafor under the Stackranked methodology. Scores are re-tested quarterly and every movement is logged in the public changelog.

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