HONEST COMPARISON
The SafeToShip alternative for people who build with AI
SafeToShip (safetoship.dev) is probably the closest product to UNPWNED in shape: paste a URL, get a security report built for vibe coders, no agent to install. They scan across 10 modules; UNPWNED has a 721-check full suite across 36 scanners after current ownership proof plus explicit active-testing authorization. They offer unlimited free quick scans; UNPWNED provides a bounded no-account check and two owner-verified scans a month on Free. Official scores and grades require current exact-host verification.
Who SafeToShip is genuinely for
Someone who wants to check a site right now, for free, as many times as they like - their unlimited free quick scans are more generous than our 2-a-month free tier on volume - or someone who wants exactly one full report for $9 without starting any subscription. Both are real advantages, and if that is the whole job, SafeToShip does it.
Side by side
Coverage
Free tier
One-time option
Subscription
CVE intelligence
Deep scanning
Research transparency
Last reviewed July 2026. Send corrections to support@unpwned.io.
Where each of us honestly wins
They win on friction at the entry: unlimited free quick scans beat our 2-a-month on volume, and a $9 one-time full report is cheaper than any subscription if you truly only need one look. Their 10 modules cover the right basics for vibe-coded apps - headers, SSL, exposed files, JS secrets, Supabase and Firebase rules, CORS, cookies, email authentication, rate limiting.
We win on depth and what surrounds the scan: a 721-check full suite after current ownership proof plus explicit active-testing authorization against 10 modules, CVE Radar with NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS, owner-authorized deep scanning, GitHub repository monitoring, and a public methodology backed by live research data. All claims about SafeToShip come from safetoship.dev as of July 2026 - if something changed, tell us and we will fix it.
Common questions
Is UNPWNED a SafeToShip alternative?
Yes, the most direct kind. Choose SafeToShip for unlimited free quick checks or a $9 one-off report. Choose UNPWNED for a 721-check full suite after current ownership proof plus explicit active-testing authorization, CVE matching, owner-verified Deep Scans, and GitHub monitoring.
Their free scans are unlimited and yours are not. Why?
True, and worth saying plainly: on scan volume their free tier is more generous. UNPWNED starts with a bounded public check and runs the 428-check surface sweep only after current exact-host verification. A verified Free-plan scan can then show a score, grade, severity breakdown and finding titles. The remaining checks up to 721 require the verified deep tier plus explicit active-testing authorization. If you need frequent free re-checks of the basics, run theirs; when you want broader owner-authorized coverage and the fixes, that is our lane.
How does pricing compare overall?
As of July 2026, per their public pages: SafeToShip offers free unlimited quick scans, a $9 one-time single scan with full report, and Pro at $24/month with unlimited scans, history, monitoring and a trust badge. UNPWNED includes 2 owner-verified surface scans a month on the Free plan, then costs $9/month for 1 monitored domain, $29/month for 5, or $49/month for 15. Each paid plan includes unlimited re-scans under fair use, CVE alerts, PDF export and GitHub integration. For one monitored domain, UNPWNED is $15 a month cheaper and includes CVE intelligence; for a single one-time look, their $9 option avoids a subscription.
See it on your own site
The fastest way to settle the question is to look at your actual deployment. Free scan, findings included, upgrade only if you want the fixes.
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