Antoine Duno
Founder of ZeriFlow · 10 years fullstack engineering · About the author
Key Takeaways
- If you're building with Cursor, Lovable, or Bolt, you need a security scanner that works as fast as you do. Here's how the top options compare — and which one vibe coders should use.
- Includes copy-paste code examples and step-by-step instructions.
- Free automated scan available to verify your implementation.
The Comparison
| Tool | What it checks | Speed | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZeriFlow | 80+ checks: headers, TLS, cookies, DNS, email auth | < 60s | 3/day, no account | Full deployed app scan |
| SecurityHeaders.com | 7 HTTP headers | < 5s | Unlimited | Quick header check |
| Snyk | Dependencies, source code | Minutes | Yes (limited) | Dependency CVEs |
| OWASP ZAP | Active vulnerability testing | Minutes | Yes (open source) | Deep pentesting |
| Qualys SSL Labs | TLS/SSL only | ~30s | Unlimited | TLS deep dive |
Tool Breakdown
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ZeriFlow — Best overall for vibe coders
ZeriFlow scans any public URL and returns 80+ security checks in under 60 seconds. It covers everything an AI-generated app typically gets wrong: missing security headers, weak TLS, insecure cookie flags, CORS issues, DNS misconfiguration, and email authentication failures.
Free tier: 3 scans per day, no account required. Pro: €9.99/month, unlimited scans, CI/CD integration, domain monitoring.
SecurityHeaders.com — Fastest for header verification
Checks 7 HTTP response headers and gives an A-F grade. Instant and free with no account. Limitation: header-only — misses TLS strength, cookie security, DNS, and email auth.
Snyk — Best for dependency vulnerabilities
Scans your repository for vulnerable packages. Integrates with GitHub for automated alerts. Does not check deployed runtime configuration — complementary to ZeriFlow.
OWASP ZAP — Best for deep vulnerability testing
Free open-source active vulnerability scanner. Powerful but requires security expertise. Recommended quarterly or before major launches handling sensitive data.
The Recommended Vibe Coder Security Stack
- 1[ZeriFlow free scan](https://zeriflow.com/free-scan) — run on your deployed URL before every launch
- 2`npm audit` — run in terminal before every push
This combination covers 95% of what developers building with AI tools need, without adding friction to the development workflow.
Conclusion
For vibe coders, ZeriFlow is the right primary scanner — it's fast enough to use on every deployment, free to start, and covers all the security gaps that AI code generators leave behind. Combine it with npm audit for dependency coverage and you have a complete pre-launch security routine that takes under 5 minutes.
Scan your vibe-coded app before you ship — free.
80+ checks in 60 seconds. Find every security gap AI tools left behind.