Comparison
firecrawl vs open-design
Verdict
Pick firecrawl if fireCrawl is an API-driven toolkit built for conducting scalable searches, scraping tasks, and interactive operations with the web using AI agents; 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | firecrawl | open-design |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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 API to search, scrape, and interact with the web at scale. 🔥
- open-design
- 🎨 The open-source Claude Design alternative. 🖥️ Local-first desktop app.
Stars
- firecrawl
- 168k
- open-design
- 89k
Forks
- firecrawl
- 9.4k
- open-design
- 10k
Open issues
- firecrawl
- 508
- open-design
- 781
Language
- firecrawl
- TypeScript
- open-design
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- firecrawl
- FireCrawl is an API-driven toolkit built for conducting scalable searches, scraping tasks, and interactive operations with the web using AI agents.
- 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 license requires that any changes to FireCrawl's source code also be made available as free software when the adapted version is used.
- open-design
- Apache-2.0, with bundled skills retaining their respective licenses including notable contributions under MIT.
Last pushed
- firecrawl
- Aug 15, 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
- 508
- open-design
- 781
Stars delta
- firecrawl
- +16k (30d)
- open-design
- +9.4k (30d)
Open issues delta
- firecrawl
- +106 (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.
- FireCrawl can be deployed on your infrastructure, giving you complete control over where and how the API interacts with web data.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to firecrawl: crawler, scraping, search, web-data-extraction.
- When you need to automate complex web interactions that require understanding context or content from multiple sources, leveraging its AI agent capabilities.
When NOT to use firecrawl
- For lightweight scraping tasks where minimal data extraction is sufficient and speed is of utmost importance without the need for advanced AI analysis.
- If you require open-source components under a license other than AGPL-3.0, as this license may impose certain restrictions on derivative works.
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 Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (firecrawl/firecrawl) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (nexu-io/open-design) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (nexu-io/open-design) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (nexu-io/open-design) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: firecrawl 168k · open-design 89k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between firecrawl and open-design?
- firecrawl: The API to search, scrape, and interact with the web 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; FireCrawl can be deployed on your infrastructure, giving you complete control over where and how the API interacts with web data; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to firecrawl: crawler, scraping, search, web-data-extraction; When you need to automate complex web interactions that require understanding context or content from multiple sources, leveraging its AI agent capabilities.
- 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?
- For lightweight scraping tasks where minimal data extraction is sufficient and speed is of utmost importance without the need for advanced AI analysis. If you require open-source components under a license other than AGPL-3.0, as this license may impose certain restrictions on derivative works.
- 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 (167,794 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.