NerdyData and PublicWWW both allow you to search website source code to find technologies, scripts, and code patterns across the web.
We've outlined the differences below to help you choose the data provider that works best for your needs.
PublicWWW | |
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Limited to HTML source code search Cannot search HTTP headers, cookies, or Javascript variables. | Unlimited reports starting at $200/mo Unlimited downloads and searches. |
Smaller website index Fewer websites indexed compared to NerdyData. | Search custom Javascript & HTML Search any custom HTML, Javascript, Cookies, or HTTP headers - even if they don't exist in our catalog. |
No pre-built technology reports Requires you to know the exact code snippet to search for. | Optimized for accurate results Our results use multiple code fingerprints to avoid false positives. |
Basic export options Limited lead enrichment and contact data in exports. | Search HTML, headers, cookies & JS variables Go beyond source code — detect technologies through multiple signals. |
PublicWWW offers a free tier with limited results. Their Pro plan starts at $49/mo for full result access, and the Enterprise plan at $399/mo includes API access and higher query limits.
Source: PublicWWW's official pricing page. Verified 2026-07-01.NerdyData offers flexible pricing with unlimited monthly plans starting at $200/mo. Our API pricing is usage-based so you only pay for what you use, and MCP access is included at no additional cost.
Source: NerdyData's pricing page. Verified 2026-07-01.PublicWWW and NerdyData both search website source code, but NerdyData goes further — searching HTTP headers, cookies, and Javascript variables for more complete technology detection. If you need accurate, enriched lead data from code-level analysis, NerdyData is the more comprehensive choice.
Have questions? Email our team (support@nerdydata.com), or browse our Documentation.
