Comparison
firecrawl vs open-design
Verdict
Pick firecrawl if firecrawl is a web data API for large-scale web scraping, searching, and data extraction tasks, supporting AI agents for intelligent web interaction and data retrieval; pick open-design if open-design is a local-first desktop application that leverages coding agents to generate design assets such as prototypes, landing pages, and videos with support for exporting in multiple file formats.
Markdown twin · firecrawl alternatives · open-design alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | firecrawl | open-design |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- firecrawl
- The web data API to search, scrape, and interact at scale.
- open-design
- 🎨 The open-source Claude Design alternative. 🖥️ Local-first desktop app.
Stars
- firecrawl
- 182k
- open-design
- 89k
Forks
- firecrawl
- 9.8k
- open-design
- 10k
Open issues
- firecrawl
- 641
- open-design
- 781
Language
- firecrawl
- TypeScript
- open-design
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- firecrawl
- Firecrawl is a web data API for large-scale web scraping, searching, and data extraction tasks, supporting AI agents for intelligent web interaction and data retrieval.
- open-design
- Open-design is a local-first desktop application that leverages coding agents to generate design assets such as prototypes, landing pages, and videos with support for exporting in multiple file formats.
Persona
- firecrawl
- -
- open-design
- -
Runtime
- firecrawl
- -
- open-design
- -
License
- firecrawl
- AGPL-3.0 for the main project, MIT License for SDKs and some UI components.
- open-design
- Apache-2.0, with bundled skills retaining their respective licenses including notable contributions under MIT.
Last pushed
- firecrawl
- Sep 18, 2026
- open-design
- Aug 19, 2026
Categories
- firecrawl
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- open-design
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- firecrawl
- 641
- open-design
- 781
Stars delta
- firecrawl
- +14k (30d)
- open-design
- +9.4k (30d)
Open issues delta
- firecrawl
- +133 (30d)
- open-design
- +122 (30d)
Full report
- firecrawl
- Trust report
- open-design
- Trust report
Choose firecrawl if…
- License: firecrawl is AGPL-3.0, open-design is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Pricing details are not provided in the repository data..
- Requirements: Users must respect websites' policies when scraping and comply with robots.txt directives..
- Tags unique to firecrawl: ai, ai-crawler, ai-scraping, ai-search.
- When you need to perform large-scale web scraping and data extraction tasks with support for AI-driven web interactions.
When NOT to use firecrawl
- If your project requires a tool that does not support AI-driven interactions and you prefer a simpler, more straightforward scraping solution.
- When you are looking for a solution that does not come with the AGPL-3.0 license, as this might not be compatible with your project's licensing requirements.
Choose open-design if…
- License: open-design is Apache-2.0, firecrawl is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Open-source and freely available (Apache-2.0), but may require specific AI coding agents that could have associated costs or usage limits..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Docker for some setups.; Supports integration with over 20 CLI tools, enhancing its utility in scripting and automation..
- Tags unique to open-design: coding-agents, design-systems, local-first, no-code.
- When you need a design tool that works seamlessly on your local system without the need for an internet connection.
When NOT to use open-design
- If your primary work requires direct connectivity with cloud services or collaborative platforms that mandate online access.
- When you require a highly interactive collaborative design space where real-time updates and team interactions are critical.
- For scenarios where the reliance on an extensive list of supported AI agents could hinder integration when using lesser-known or legacy coding tools.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (nexu-io/open-design) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (nexu-io/open-design) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (nexu-io/open-design) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: firecrawl 182k · open-design 89k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between firecrawl and open-design?
- firecrawl: The web data API to search, scrape, and interact at scale.. open-design: 🎨 The open-source Claude Design alternative. 🖥️ Local-first desktop app.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose firecrawl over open-design?
- Choose firecrawl over open-design when License: firecrawl is AGPL-3.0, open-design is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Pricing details are not provided in the repository data.; Requirements: Users must respect websites' policies when scraping and comply with robots.txt directives.; Tags unique to firecrawl: ai, ai-crawler, ai-scraping, ai-search; When you need to perform large-scale web scraping and data extraction tasks with support for AI-driven web interactions.
- When should I choose open-design over firecrawl?
- Choose open-design over firecrawl when License: open-design is Apache-2.0, firecrawl is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Open-source and freely available (Apache-2.0), but may require specific AI coding agents that could have associated costs or usage limits.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Docker for some setups.; Supports integration with over 20 CLI tools, enhancing its utility in scripting and automation.; Tags unique to open-design: coding-agents, design-systems, local-first, no-code; When you need a design tool that works seamlessly on your local system without the need for an internet connection.
- When should I avoid firecrawl?
- If your project requires a tool that does not support AI-driven interactions and you prefer a simpler, more straightforward scraping solution. When you are looking for a solution that does not come with the AGPL-3.0 license, as this might not be compatible with your project's licensing requirements.
- When should I avoid open-design?
- If your primary work requires direct connectivity with cloud services or collaborative platforms that mandate online access. When you require a highly interactive collaborative design space where real-time updates and team interactions are critical. For scenarios where the reliance on an extensive list of supported AI agents could hinder integration when using lesser-known or legacy coding tools.
- Is firecrawl or open-design more popular on GitHub?
- firecrawl has more GitHub stars (181,801 vs 89,185). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are firecrawl and open-design open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (firecrawl: AGPL-3.0, open-design: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to firecrawl or open-design?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at firecrawl alternatives and open-design alternatives (firecrawl markdown twin, open-design markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, firecrawl or open-design?
- firecrawl: Very active. open-design: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for firecrawl and open-design?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: firecrawl trust report; open-design trust report.