Readability: ScanGov compared with other tools
Reading grade level against the plain language standard. How ScanGov, Siteimprove, Lighthouse, and other tools compare on readability checks.
Reading grade level against the plain language standard. This page shows only the readability rows for every tool we compare. The ScanGov readability page lists the standards behind ScanGov's column.
| Capability | ScanGov | Siteimprove | Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readability | |||
| Reading grade level per page | Yes Automated Readability Index and Flesch-Kincaid on every page. More | Not confirmed Readability scoring is not described on the pages we checked. | No Not audited.[1] |
| A reading level target for the site | Yes Set a reading level target per site. More | Not confirmed Not described on the pages we checked. | No Not audited. |
Bracketed numbers link to the source and the date we checked it on each tool's page.
Other indicators
Accessibility
Checks that find barriers for people with disabilities.
Botability
Whether AI tools and search engines can find and read your site.
Security
Security headers and practices on every page.
Usability
Core Web Vitals, titles, descriptions, and mobile settings.
All indicators
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