Today we're launching VibeCheck Certified — a new program that gives vibe-coded applications a verified trust signal.
Here's the problem: you built something great with AI tools. Maybe it's a SaaS product, maybe it's a client project, maybe it's the MVP you're about to launch on Product Hunt. You know it works. But can you prove it's secure? Can you show your users, your investors, or your clients that a real developer actually looked at the code?
That's what VibeCheck Certified provides.
How it works
- You submit your project. Full repo access, not just a snippet. We review the entire codebase.
- A senior developer audits your code. Not AI. Not offshore. A developer with 5+ years of production experience who understands your stack, your threat model, and what "good enough for production" actually means.
- You get a written report. Every issue found, ranked by severity, with specific fix recommendations. If you opted for the Full Project Audit or Pre-Launch Certification tier, you also get fixed code delivered.
- If you pass, you get certified. That means:
The badge
The VibeCheck Certified badge is designed to be displayed prominently:
markdownIt links back to your certification page on our site, where anyone can verify the certification is current, see when the audit was performed, and confirm the scope of the review.
Who it's for
VibeCheck Certified is built for:
- Indie hackers and solo founders who want to show users their product is safe, even though it was built with AI tools
- Agencies and freelancers who build vibe-coded projects for clients and need a professional sign-off
- Startups approaching launch who want a security review before going live but don't need (or can't afford) a full penetration test
- Anyone shipping AI-generated code who wants the confidence that comes from a real human review
Pricing
We offer three tiers of human review:
- Basic Human Check ($499) — 48-hour turnaround, single module scope, written report
- Full Project Audit ($999) — 72-hour turnaround, full repo scope, written report + fixed code delivered
- Pre-Launch Certification ($1,999) — 5 business day turnaround, full repo, report, fixed code, Certified badge, PDF certificate, and directory listing
For ongoing projects, we offer a Retainer ($799/mo) that includes monthly audits, a dedicated reviewer, and continuous certification.
All tiers include the written report. The Certified badge and directory listing are included in the Pre-Launch Certification and Retainer tiers.
The directory
The VibeCheck Certified directory is a public page listing every currently-certified application. Users can browse it, search it, and verify that any claimed certification is legitimate.
We're launching the directory alongside the first batch of certified apps. If you want to be in the first cohort, now's the time.
Certification validity
Certifications are valid for 6 months from the date of issuance. After that, you can renew at 50% of the original price. We recommend renewal because codebases change — new features, new dependencies, and new vulnerabilities emerge over time.
If we discover that a certified codebase has been materially altered without re-review, we reserve the right to revoke the certification.
Get started
Ready to get certified? Head to our pricing page and select the tier that fits your project. Or contact us if you have questions about scope, timeline, or which tier is right for you.
Vibe coding is here to stay. VibeCheck Certified is how you prove your vibe code is actually good.