What I like most about StackScan is its ability to help me research the technologies used by different websites. As someone working in sales and market research, I use it to understand what technologies businesses are using and identify potential opportunities for outreach. I switched from BuiltWith to StackScan primarily because of the cost. StackScan offers a more affordable option for my technology research needs, making it easier to incorporate website technology analysis into my regular workflow. I also appreciate being able to use it as a standalone research tool without needing to set up integrations with other platforms. Overall, it has become a useful part of my sales prospecting and market research process.

One of the newer things I like about StackScan is the Extended Scanning feature, which goes beyond basic tech detection to check for outdated server software, misconfigurations, SSL/TLS weaknesses, and known vulnerabilities making it useful for security research. I'm also intrigued by the MCP Server they've rolled out, which connects directly to AI assistants like Claude and Cursor so you can ask plain English questions like "What is example.com built on?" and get answers without leaving your workflow. It's a clever way to pull technographic data without constantly jumping back into the dashboard.