Sites like BBC

01 · Entity

About BBC

BBC bbci.co.uk

BBC - Home

The best of the BBC, with the latest news and sport headlines, weather, TV & radio highlights and much more from across the whole of BBC Online.

Top 10K · #3,092 English 3 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

The BBC's online portal, offering news, sport, weather, and TV and radio content from the UK's public service broadcaster, with coverage of the UK, its nations and regions, and the world.

Who it’s for

UK and international general public

Business model

Licence fee funding (advertising outside UK)

• public service broadcasting
• breaking news
• UK news
• sport results
• weather forecast
• iPlayer TV
• BBC Sounds radio
• regional news
• video news

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to BBC’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   The Independent independent.co.uk Top 1K English

   News | The Independent | Today's headlines and latest breaking news

   The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent.

   • Fastly
   • Google Search Console
   • Adobe
   • Amazon SES
   • Apple Business
   • Cloudflare DNS

   0 say The Independent is a good alternative to BBC 0 say The Independent isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.941
2. 02
   Raidió Teilifís Éireann rte.ie Top 10K English

   RTÉ Ireland's National Television and Radio Broadcaster

   RTÉ news brings you the latest Irish news, world news, international news and up to the minute reports on breaking Irish news stories and news from around the world. Watch and listen to Irish news stories on our video and audio streams.

   • Comscore
   • Google Search Console
   • Adobe
   • Apple Business
   • Atlassian
   • cdnjs

   0 say Raidió Teilifís Éireann is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Raidió Teilifís Éireann isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.916
3. 03
   www.gov.uk Top 1K English

   Welcome to GOV.UK

   GOV.UK - The best place to find government services and information.

   • Fastly
   • nginx
   • Ruby on Rails

   0 say www.gov.uk is a good alternative to BBC 0 say www.gov.uk isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.912
4. 04
   International Business Times ibtimes.com Top 10K English

   International Business Times - Business News, Financial news

   International Business Times is the leading provider of business news and financial news from the US and around the world.

   • Google Search Console
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Cloudflare Web Analytics
   • GlobalSign
   • Google Tag Manager

   0 say International Business Times is a good alternative to BBC 0 say International Business Times isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.912
5. 05
   Sky Sports skysports.com Top 10K English

   Sky Sports - Sports News, Transfers, Scores | Watch Live Sport

   Watch the best live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket, F1, Boxing, NFL, NBA, plus the latest sports news, transfers & scores.

   • Google Search Console
   • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
   • Akamai
   • Chartbeat
   • Google Analytics
   • Meta Business Suite

   0 say Sky Sports is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Sky Sports isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.911
6. 06
   The Guardian theguardian.com Top 1K English

   Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian

   Latest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice

   • Comscore
   • Google Search Console
   • Adobe
   • Apple Business
   • DocuSign
   • Google Ad Manager

   0 say The Guardian is a good alternative to BBC 0 say The Guardian isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.911
7. 07
   The Register theregister.com Top 10K English

   Technology news and analysis | The Register

   All the latest news for enterprise technology decision-makers and IT pros | The Register

   • Google Search Console
   • Brevo
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Amazon CloudFront
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Fonts

   0 say The Register is a good alternative to BBC 0 say The Register isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.909
8. 08
   Australian Broadcasting Corporation abc.net.au Top 10K English

   ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

   Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.

   • Google Search Console
   • Adobe
   • Akamai Edge DNS
   • Atlassian
   • DocuSign
   • Google Tag Manager

   0 say Australian Broadcasting Corporation is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Australian Broadcasting Corporation isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.907
9. 09
   The Economist economist.com Top 10K English

   British weekly news and international affairs publication (founded 1843)

   • Google Search Console
   • Adobe
   • Amazon SES
   • Atlassian
   • Cloudflare
   • DocuSign

   0 say The Economist is a good alternative to BBC 0 say The Economist isn’t a real alternative to BBC

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.908
10. 10
    The Sun thesun.co.uk Top 10K English

    News, sport, celebrities and gossip | The Sun

    Get the latest news, exclusives, sport, celebrities, showbiz, politics, business and lifestyle from The Sun

    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Bing Webmaster Tools
    • Brightcove
    • Amazon CloudFront

    0 say The Sun is a good alternative to BBC 0 say The Sun isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.908
11. 11
    Daily Mirror mirror.co.uk Top 10K English

    The Mirror: The Heart of Britain

    Get the latest news, sport, celebrity gossip, TV, politics and lifestyle from The Mirror. Big stories with a big heart, always with you in mind.

    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon SES
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Business Suite

    0 say Daily Mirror is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Daily Mirror isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.907
12. 12
    ArchDaily archdaily.com Top 10K English

    ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide

    ArchDaily, Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide: Architecture news, competitions and projects updated every hour for the architecture professional

    • Google Search Console
    • Atlassian
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Analytics

    0 say ArchDaily is a good alternative to BBC 0 say ArchDaily isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.905
13. 13
    Business Insider businessinsider.com Top 1K English

    Business Insider - Latest News in Tech, Markets, Economy & Innovation

    Business Insider tells the global tech, finance, stock market, media, economy, lifestyle, real estate, AI and innovative stories you want to know.

    • Comscore
    • Fastly
    • Google Search Console
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian
    • Canva

    0 say Business Insider is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Business Insider isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.905
14. 14
    Daily Express express.co.uk Top 10K English

    Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment | Express.co.uk

    Latest news, showbiz, sport, comment, lifestyle, city, video and pictures from the Daily Express and Sunday Express newspapers and Express.co.uk

    • Comscore
    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon Publisher Services
    • Amazon SES
    • Amplitude
    • Bing Webmaster Tools

    0 say Daily Express is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Daily Express isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.905
15. 15
    Bleacher Report bleacherreport.com Top 10K English

    Bleacher Report | Sports. Highlights. News. Now.

    Fan easier, fan faster and fan better with Bleacher Report. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights and scores for all your favorite sports.

    • Fastly
    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian
    • Braze

    0 say Bleacher Report is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Bleacher Report isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.904
16. 16
    NBC News nbcnews.com Top 1K English

    NBC News - Breaking Headlines and Video Reports on World, U.S. and Local Angles | NBC News

    Go to NBCNews.com for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.

    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
    • Akamai
    • Amazon SES
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say NBC News is a good alternative to BBC 0 say NBC News isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.903
17. 17
    Premier League premierleague.com Top 10K English

    Premier League Football News, Fixtures, Scores & Results

    Visit the official website of the Premier League, for all the latest Premier League news and features.

    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian
    • Canva
    • Chartbeat

    0 say Premier League is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Premier League isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.900
18. 18
    BT bt.com Top 10K English

    Broadband, TV Packages, TNT Sports & Mobile Deals | BT

    From Ultra Fast Full Fibre broadband to TV & Mobile, BT helps UK families, communities & companies reach their potential. Find more BT products here.

    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe Experience Manager
    • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
    • AngularJS
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian

    0 say BT is a good alternative to BBC 0 say BT isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.897
19. 19
    Euronews euronews.com Top 10K English

    Latest breaking news available as free video on demand | Euronews

    Latest breaking news available as free video on demand. Stay informed on European and world news about economy, politics, diplomacy… with Euronews.

    • Fastly
    • Google Search Console
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian
    • Brevo
    • Chartbeat

    0 say Euronews is a good alternative to BBC 0 say Euronews isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.897
20. 20
    PBS pbs.org Top 1K English

    PBS: Public Broadcasting Service

    Watch full episodes of your favorite PBS dramas, find in-depth news analysis and explore documentaries on history, science, art and more!

    • Google Search Console
    • Atlassian
    • Brevo
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • DocuSign
    • Google Ad Manager

    0 say PBS is a good alternative to BBC 0 say PBS isn’t a real alternative to BBC

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.896

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to bbci.co.uk’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones BBC uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What BBC is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.