Looking for a Sqreen Alternative?
VibeEval tests your app before deployment without runtime overhead, while Sqreen only protects after you're in production
TL;DR
Sqreen focuses on runtime protection after deployment, but doesn't help you find vulnerabilities before launch. VibeEval catches security issues during development so you can catch vulnerabilities before shipping. Choose Sqreen if you need runtime threat blocking for production. Choose VibeEval if you want to find and fix vulnerabilities before they reach production.
Why Developers Look for Sqreen Alternatives
Sqreen (Runtime application protection) is a well-known player in application security. However, many developers find themselves searching for alternatives due to common pain points:
Sqreen vs VibeEval: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sqreen | VibeEval |
|---|---|---|
| SAST (Static Analysis) | Not a focus area | AI-optimized for vibe-coded apps |
| DAST (Dynamic Analysis) | Runtime protection acts as dynamic testing | Real-world attack simulation |
| SCA (Dependencies) | Not supported | Open-source vulnerability detection |
| API Security | Runtime API protection and monitoring | Automated API testing for vibe apps |
| AI-Powered Security | Basic threat detection | Built for AI-generated code patterns |
| Ease of Use | ★★★☆☆ Requires code instrumentation and runtime agent installation | ★★★★★ Intuitive for all developers |
| Pricing | Request quote Acquired by Datadog in 2021. Pricing requires sales contact. | $19/month 14-day free trial |
Detailed Comparison
Sqreen Strengths
- Real-time attack detection and blocking
- In-app security monitoring
- Good for detecting active threats
- Now integrated with Datadog ecosystem
Sqreen Weaknesses
- No proactive vulnerability scanning
- Requires runtime agent (performance overhead)
- Limited to supported languages/frameworks
- Not suitable for pre-deployment testing
- Pricing not transparent
Why VibeEval is Different
- Purpose-built for AI-generated code (Lovable, Cursor, Bolt, Claude Code)
- Multi-user authorization testing (IDOR detection)
- Transparent, affordable pricing for indie developers and startups
- Real-time feedback during development
- No security expertise required
- Supabase RLS policy verification
- Secret leak detection in client-side code
Who Should Make the Switch?
Choose Sqreen if you:
- -Teams needing runtime protection for production apps
- -Organizations already using Datadog
- -Applications requiring real-time threat blocking
Choose VibeEval if you:
- Solo developers and small teams using vibe coding tools
- Startups shipping AI-built MVPs quickly
- Agencies building multiple client projects
- Developers without dedicated security teams
- Projects using Supabase, Firebase, or similar BaaS
Switching from Sqreen
Migration Difficulty
Time Estimate
30 minutes
Support
Free migration assistance
What Transfers Easily
- Security rules
- Alert configurations
What Needs Reconfiguration
- -Remove runtime agent
- -Automated scanning setup
Ready to Switch?
Start your free 14-day trial today. See why developers are choosing VibeEval for their AI-built applications.