How does CodeFrog compare to Google Lighthouse?

CodeFrog adds: OWASP security scanning, secrets detection, supply chain vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, W3C HTML validation, Open Graph/Twitter Card validation, and sitemap-based multi-URL testing — all in a unified Mega Report from a native desktop app (macOS and Windows).
Lighthouse adds: Core Web Vitals (LCP, FCP, CLS, TBT, Speed Index), performance scoring with optimization recommendations, JavaScript bundle analysis, PWA audits, and CI/CD integration via Lighthouse CI.
Both offer: Accessibility testing (axe-core), basic SEO checks, meta tag validation, and device emulation.

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CodeFrog and Google Lighthouse are complementary tools with different strengths. Both use axe-core for accessibility testing and provide SEO checks. CodeFrog excels with deep OWASP-based security scanning, secrets detection (Gitleaks), supply chain vulnerability scanning (OSV), static code analysis (Semgrep/OpenGrep), W3C HTML validation, Open Graph/Twitter Card validation, sitemap-based multi-URL testing, and runs as a native desktop app (macOS and Windows). Lighthouse excels with Core Web Vitals performance metrics (LCP, FCP, CLS, TBT, Speed Index), Progressive Web App audits, JavaScript bundle analysis, render-blocking resource detection, and CI/CD integration via Lighthouse CI. Note that full WCAG AA/AAA conformance requires manual testing beyond what any automated tool can provide. For comprehensive site quality, using both tools together provides the best coverage.