Helmet.js vs Secure Headers

Developers should use Helmet meets developers should learn and use secure headers when building or maintaining web applications to prevent security breaches and meet compliance requirements, such as owasp guidelines or gdpr. Here's our take.

Helmet.js

Nice Pick

Developers should use Helmet

Pros

• js when building Express
• Related to: express-js, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Secure Headers

Developers should learn and use Secure Headers when building or maintaining web applications to prevent security breaches and meet compliance requirements, such as OWASP guidelines or GDPR

Pros

• Specific use cases include e-commerce sites handling sensitive data, banking applications requiring strict transport security, and any public-facing website to reduce risks of XSS and data leaks
• Related to: content-security-policy, http-strict-transport-security

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Helmet.js is a library while Secure Headers is a concept. We picked Helmet.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Helmet.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Helmet.js is more widely used, but Secure Headers excels in its own space.