Security: ScanGov compared with other tools
Security headers and practices on every page. How ScanGov, Siteimprove, Lighthouse, and other tools compare on security checks.
Security headers and practices on every page. This page shows only the security rows for every tool we compare. The ScanGov security page lists the standards behind ScanGov's column.
| Capability | ScanGov | Siteimprove | Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | |||
| Security headers on every page | Yes HTTPS, HSTS, Content Security Policy (CSP), and X-Content-Type-Options on every page. More | No Security is not among the modules listed.[1] | Partly Flags missing HTTPS, HSTS, and CSP on the audited page under best practices.[1] |
| Security.txt | Yes Checks for a valid security.txt. | No Not offered.[1] | No Not audited. |
| .gov domain check | Yes Flags government sites not on a .gov domain. | No Not offered.[1] | 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.
Usability
Core Web Vitals, titles, descriptions, and mobile settings.
Readability
Reading grade level against the plain language standard.
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