Manual security audit vs Redproof for an AI-built app
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The short answer
A full manual audit by a security specialist is the right call for apps handling money or health data at scale. For most founders launching an AI-built app, Redproof gives a score in a minute and a developer-checked report within 24 hours for $79, which is faster and cheaper than most audits.
Side by side
| A manual security audit | Redproof | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (public pricing we found, Oct 2026) | From about $49 for a light review to $2,500 or more for a full audit | Free score; $79 report checked by a developer; fixes from $990 at a fixed price |
| Time to results | Usually 1 to 5 working days, after scheduling | Free score in about a minute; checked report within 24 hours on working days |
| Depth | Depends on the auditor; a senior specialist can test business logic and infrastructure deeply | The problems AI tools make most often, confirmed by a developer; not a full penetration test |
| Live testing | Often included (penetration testing) | No; code and database rules only |
| Fixes | Usually a list of recommendations | A fix prompt per finding, or fixed-price fixes |
Choose a manual security audit if
- You handle payments, health or financial data for many users, or a customer contract requires a formal audit.
- You need live penetration testing of your infrastructure, not only the code.
- You want a named specialist to sign off on the result.
Choose Redproof if
- You are a founder launching an MVP and want the common serious holes found and fixed this week.
- You want to know your score before paying anyone.
- You plan to fix things yourself with your AI tool, using a prompt per issue.
Using both
Many teams start with a quick check to fix the obvious holes cheaply, then pay for a full audit once they have customers. The audit then spends its time on harder problems instead of missing database rules.
Questions
Is Redproof a penetration test?
No. It is a code review focused on the mistakes AI coding tools make most often, with a developer confirming the findings. It does not attack your live app.
Can I show the report to a customer?
Yes, the report is yours. It is not a certificate that your app is secure, and we say so in the report.