Comparison
An honest comparison to help you pick the right website audit tool.
PageGrader runs 200+ checks across 11 categories with no signup required. Google Lighthouse runs 80+ checks across 4 categories with no signup required.
Google Lighthouse
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PageGrader
Why PageGrader
| Feature | PageGrader | Google Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Number of checks | 200+ | 80+ |
| Signup required | No | No |
| SEO checks | Yes (25) | Yes |
| Performance / Core Web Vitals | Yes (26) | Yes |
| Security checks | Yes (18) | No |
| Accessibility (WCAG) | Yes (42) | Yes |
| Mobile checks | Yes (13) | No |
| Free tier | 5 scans/month, all 200+ checks, no signup required | Completely free, built into Chrome DevTools |
| Paid pricing | $29/mo (Pro) or $499 lifetime | Free |
| Fix recommendations | Yes (Pro) | Varies |
| Priority action plan | Yes (Pro) | No |
Developers who want fast performance and accessibility feedback during development, directly in the browser they're already using.
Visit Google LighthouseComplete site health with consistent server-side results, content quality, link auditing, social meta tags, and historical score tracking over time.
Try PageGrader freeIt depends on your needs. PageGrader runs 200+ checks across 11 categories (SEO, performance, security, mobile, accessibility, content quality, link quality, image quality, social sharing, AI readiness, best practices) with no signup required. Google Lighthouse developers who want fast performance and accessibility feedback during development, directly in the browser they're already using. PageGrader is better if complete site health with consistent server-side results, content quality, link auditing, social meta tags, and historical score tracking over time.
Yes. PageGrader's free tier includes 5 scans per month with all 200+ checks, your score, grade, and business impact explanations — no signup or email required. Pro ($29/mo) adds fix instructions and a priority action plan.
Completely free, built into Chrome DevTools