How does Netlify compare to Vercel for security?
Both Netlify and Vercel provide automatic HTTPS, DDoS protection, and edge network security. Neither platform adds security headers by default, both require manual configuration. Vercel offers built-in authentication for preview deployments on Team plans, while Netlify deploy previews are public by default. Netlify uses a _headers file for header configuration while Vercel uses next.config or middleware. Both have serverless functions that are publicly accessible without built-in auth. The security of your application depends on your configuration, not the platform choice. UNPWNED scans your deployment on either platform with the same comprehensive security checks.
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Run free security scanLast reviewed: 2026-04-07. Based on publicly available security research and UNPWNED scan telemetry.