Lighthouse audits performance and basic SEO in DevTools. PageVital wraps those metrics into an A–F grade and adds security, tech stack detection, and platform-specific scanning — no CLI required.
| Feature | PageVital | Google Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Performance analysis | ||
| Core Web Vitals | ||
| SEO auditing | Basic | |
| Accessibility auditing | ||
| Security header checks | ||
| SSL/TLS verification | ||
| Technology stack detection | ||
| Platform-specific scanning (WordPress, Shopify, etc.) | ||
| Overall health grade (A–F) | ||
| Browser-based (no CLI) | Requires DevTools or CLI | |
| Shareable result links | ||
| PDF report export | Pro plan | |
| No signup required | ||
| Free tier | Yes — generous monthly scans | Free (built into Chrome) |
Lighthouse focuses on performance, basic SEO, and accessibility. PageVital adds security header analysis, SSL/TLS checks, technology stack detection, and platform-specific scanning for WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, and more.
Lighthouse requires Chrome DevTools or the Lighthouse CLI. PageVital runs from a simple web interface — paste a URL and get results. Share the link with clients or teammates.
Lighthouse produces numeric scores. PageVital translates results into a clear A–F grade with prioritized fix recommendations — designed for stakeholders who need clarity, not raw metrics.
PageVital detects your CMS and runs platform-specific checks — WordPress plugin versions, Shopify theme detection, Drupal security advisories — context that Lighthouse cannot provide.
Scan any website and see the difference — performance, security, SEO, and tech stack in one report.
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