CheckVibe vs VibeWrench: which should you use?
VibeWrench is a Swiss-army toolbox: 18 tools (security, speed, SEO basics, roasts, generators) from $0 to $19/month. CheckVibe is a security platform for developer teams building with AI: 100+ live-app checks incl. live Supabase RLS probing, repository scanning, uptime and threat monitoring, API and MCP server — free, solo plans $24–99/mo, Team from $25/seat/mo. Breadth of utilities versus depth of security.
TL;DR
- VibeWrench: 18 tools including security scan (9 coverage areas), basic SEO scan, Lighthouse speed, roast generator, README generator — free 3 scans/mo, $9–19/mo paid.
- CheckVibe: dedicated security platform — 100+ live-app checks incl. live Supabase RLS probing, repository scanning (SAST, dependencies, secrets), uptime + threat monitoring, scheduled scans with regression diffs.
- VibeWrench is cheaper; CheckVibe goes deeper on security and adds continuous monitoring, which VibeWrench doesn't mention as of June 2026.
- VibeWrench scans URLs, GitHub repos, or raw code; CheckVibe scans the live deployed app and connected GitHub/GitLab repositories.
- Both output AI-ready fix prompts for Cursor/Claude.
VibeWrench (vibewrench.dev) takes the kitchen-sink approach: one subscription, 18 tools, from security scanning to landing-page roasts and README generation. Its security research (100 vibe-coded apps scanned, 318 vulnerabilities found) is genuinely useful reading. CheckVibe takes the opposite approach: fewer surfaces, much deeper scanning per surface, plus the monitoring layer. Facts verified against both sites on June 12, 2026.
How do CheckVibe and VibeWrench compare feature by feature?
| CheckVibe | VibeWrench | |
|---|---|---|
| How it scans | Live URL (tests the deployed app) plus connected GitHub/GitLab repositories | URL, GitHub repo URL, or pasted raw code |
| Security depth | 100+ dedicated checks incl. live Supabase RLS probing, key exposure (100+ patterns), SQLi/XSS probing, JWT, CORS, dependencies | 1 of 18 tools — 9 coverage areas: secrets, injection, XSS, auth/session, CSRF, path traversal, dependencies, info leaks, config/headers |
| Monitoring | Uptime every 60s, threat detection, scheduled scans, per-scan regression diffs | Scan history (30–90 days); continuous monitoring not mentioned as of June 2026 |
| Extra tools | AI fix prompts, PDF reports, README badge; on Team plans, pull-request reviews and AutoFix pull requests | 18 tools: error translator, cost forecast, roast, prompt improver, README generator, legal docs, image optimizer… |
| Free tier | $0 — 1 project, 4 scans/month | $0 — 3 scans/month, all 18 tools, no signup needed for first scan |
| Pricing | Free $0 (4 scans/mo) · Starter $24/mo · Pro $49/mo · Max $99/mo (annual −30%) · Team Basic $25/seat/mo · Team Advanced $50/seat/mo (from 5 seats) | Free $0 · Starter $9/mo (30 scans) · Pro $19/mo (unlimited scans, API 100/day) |
| API / MCP | REST API (from Starter) + MCP server on npm | API on Pro ($19/mo, 100 requests/day); MCP not mentioned as of June 2026 |
Choose CheckVibe if…
- You want scanning depth: 100+ security checks and live Supabase RLS probing versus a 9-area security pass.
- You want monitoring, not just point-in-time scans: uptime, threat detection, and scheduled scans that diff against the last clean state.
- You want MCP integration to scan from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client.
Choose VibeWrench if…
- You want the lowest price — $9/month buys 30 scans plus all 18 tools.
- You want the utility belt: roast my landing page, generate a README, translate an error, forecast costs.
- You want to paste raw code for a quick scan without connecting a repository.
The fastest way to decide: scan your app with both.
CheckVibe's first scan is free: 100+ security checks in about 30 seconds.
FAQ
Is VibeWrench cheaper than CheckVibe?
Yes — VibeWrench runs $0/$9/$19 per month versus CheckVibe's $0/$24/$49/$99. The difference is scope: VibeWrench spreads across 18 general-purpose tools, while CheckVibe concentrates on security — the live app, the repository, and continuous monitoring — for teams shipping AI-written code.
Which is better for a pre-launch security check?
Both will catch the common disasters (exposed keys, missing headers). CheckVibe goes further on backend configuration — live Supabase RLS probing, storage bucket exposure, edge function auth — and on injection testing breadth. VibeWrench adds a useful pre-launch checklist tool.
Do both work with Cursor and Claude?
Both output copy-paste fix prompts for AI editors. CheckVibe additionally ships an MCP server, so Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients can trigger scans and read results directly.
Sources
Every competitor claim on this page was verified against these pages on June 12, 2026.
- VibeWrench homepage (pricing section)
- VibeWrench scan page & methodology
- VibeWrench: "I scanned 100 vibe-coded apps" (DEV.to)
- CheckVibe pricing