Apify Partnership: Run TechLeads Technology Lookups Without BuiltWith Pricing
Use the official TechLeads Apify Actor for website technology lookups — no TechLeads API key required. About 4× cheaper than typical BuiltWith entry pricing; pay per domain from $0.50 per 1,000 results.
Apify partnership: official TechLeads technology scraper (simpler & ~4× cheaper than BuiltWith)
TechLeads is live on Apify Store as the TechLeads Official Technology Scraper. Any Apify user can look up website technology stacks — no TechLeads tl_* API key, no separate dashboard signup required to start.
If you already automate on Apify, this is the fastest path to TechLeads technographics. If you are comparing BuiltWith pricing, this guide shows a simple workflow and why many teams pay about 4× less for comparable entry usage.
Official Actor: apify.com/techleads-fyi/techleads-official-technology-scraper
Example task preview: examples/techleads-official-technology-scraper-task
Updated: 2026-07-28
Who this is for
- Agencies and freelancers who already run scrapers on Apify
- SaaS teams that enrich domains in pipelines (Make, n8n, Zapier, custom jobs)
- Founders who want pay-per-result technology lookup without a $295+/mo technographics seat
Pricing: ~4× cheaper than typical BuiltWith entry
| Option | Typical entry anchor | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| BuiltWith (paid plans often discussed) | ~$295+/mo | Monthly plan / package |
| TechLeads Growth (dashboard + API) | $79/mo | Subscription on techleads.fyi/pricing |
| TechLeads on Apify | $0.50 / 1,000 domains | Pay per dataset result (platform usage included) |
~$295 ÷ $79 ≈ 3.7× — we round marketing language to about 4× cheaper vs common BuiltWith entry pricing for teams that need technology lists and lookups, not a full enterprise ABM suite. Always check each vendor’s live pricing before you buy.
On Apify, 1,000 domains ≈ $0.50. Failed lookups still return a row (success: false) and are billed as results — so clean your domain list first.
How to use it (simple, 3 steps)
1. Open the Actor
Go to the TechLeads Official Technology Scraper on Apify Store. Sign in with your Apify account (no TechLeads key).
2. Paste domains
Input is only a list of domains or URLs (up to 1,000 per run), for example:
{
"domains": ["shopify.com", "stripe.com", "vercel.com"]
}
Leave advanced batch settings alone unless you know you need them — defaults are fine.
3. Run and export
Start the run. Each domain becomes one dataset item with domain, url, success, techs[] (name, tag, categories), and scrapedAt. Export CSV/JSON from the run, or call the Actor from the Apify API / integrations.
Prefer a ready-made example? Open the example task and clone or run from there.
Standby / live HTTP mode
The Actor supports Apify Standby for low-latency lookups:
GET /healthGET /lookup?domain=example.comPOST /lookup/batchwith{ "domains": ["a.com", "b.com"] }GET /openapi.json
Authenticate with your Apify token on the Standby URL — still no TechLeads tl_* key.
TechLeads on Apify vs TechLeads dashboard
| Need | Use Apify Actor | Use techleads.fyi |
|---|---|---|
| Quick batch lookup in Apify workflows | Best fit | Optional |
| Pay only per domain result | Best fit ($0.50 / 1k) | Credits / plans |
| Search & export large lead lists by technology | Limited | Strong (lists, pricing) |
| Free single-site check | Actor or | Free lookup |
BuiltWith alternative angle
BuiltWith remains strong for deep historical technographics and enterprise sales intel. Many startups and agencies do not need that depth for weekly outbound — they need accurate stack detection, CSV/API-friendly results, and predictable cost.
TechLeads positioning:
- Free website technology lookup
- Bulk datasets from $29
- Growth from $79/mo
- Apify pay-per-result at $0.50 / 1,000
See also: Best BuiltWith alternatives (2026) and the BuiltWith alternative product page.
FAQ
Do I need a TechLeads API key on Apify?
No. Backend auth is handled by the Actor. You only need an Apify account and the domains input.
How much does 10,000 domains cost on Apify?
At $0.50 / 1,000 results → about $5 for 10,000 domain rows (plus any Apify platform fees shown in your run).
Is this the official TechLeads Actor?
Yes — published under the techleads-fyi Apify organization as TechLeads Official Technology Scraper.
Can I try an example before wiring production?
Yes — use the example task preview.
Related reading
- Best BuiltWith alternatives (2026)
- BuiltWith alternative: what to look for
- Knowledge base: How to use TechLeads on Apify
Takeaway
The Apify partnership puts TechLeads technology lookups where automation teams already work. Paste domains, run the Actor, export results — no tl_* key, ~$0.50 per 1,000 domains, and about 4× cheaper than typical BuiltWith entry pricing for teams that need practical technographics.
Start here: TechLeads Official Technology Scraper.
