Building a saas app with Express? Let us review it.
Expert code review for saas apps built with Express. We fix Express-specific security gaps, optimize performance, and handle deployment. From $19.
Common Express issues we find
Real problems from Express codebases we've reviewed.
No helmet middleware for security headers
Express apps without the helmet middleware are missing critical security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and HSTS, leaving the app vulnerable to common web attacks.
Missing input validation and sanitization
Request body, query params, and URL params used directly without validation. No express-validator, zod, or joi — enabling injection attacks and unexpected crashes.
Unstructured error handling
No global error-handling middleware. Errors either crash the process, leak stack traces to clients, or get silently swallowed with no logging.
CORS set to allow all origins
The cors() middleware called with no options, defaulting to allowing requests from any website — a security risk for APIs that handle user data.
SaaS App challenges to solve
Key saas app concerns that AI-generated code often misses.
Subscription billing complexity
AI tools generate basic Stripe checkout but miss webhook handling, failed payment recovery, plan upgrades/downgrades, proration, and subscription lifecycle management. Your billing needs to be bulletproof — incorrect charges destroy trust instantly.
Multi-tenant data isolation
Every user's data must be completely isolated. AI-generated code often stores data without proper user scoping, meaning one customer could potentially see another's data. This is a deal-breaker for any business customer.
Authentication and authorization
SaaS needs more than login/signup. You need team management, role-based access control, API key management, SSO for enterprise customers, and secure session handling. AI tools handle basic auth but rarely implement authorization properly.
Uptime and reliability
Paying customers expect your app to work. You need error tracking, monitoring, graceful degradation, database backups, and an incident response plan. AI-generated apps crash ungracefully and have no observability.
What we check
Key areas we review for Express saas app projects.
Stripe integration — webhooks, subscription lifecycle, failed payment handling
Data isolation — can one user access another's data?
Authentication flows — signup, login, password reset, session management
Authorization — role-based access, team permissions
Not sure if your app passes? Our code audit ($19) checks all of these and more.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Express saas app project at a fixed price.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Can you review a saas app built with Express?
Yes. We regularly audit Express saas app projects and understand the specific patterns and pitfalls of this combination. Our review covers security, performance, and deployment readiness.
What issues do you find in Express saas apps?
Common issues include no helmet middleware for security headers and missing input validation and sanitization on the Express side, combined with saas app-specific concerns like subscription billing complexity and multi-tenant data isolation. We check for all of these and more.
How do I make my Express saas app production-ready?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of issues. For Express saas app projects, the typical path is: fix security gaps, address saas app-specific requirements, optimize Express performance, then configure deployment. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
How long does it take to audit a Express saas app?
Our code audit delivers a full report within 24 hours. For Express saas app projects, we check security, architecture, performance, and deployment readiness across all Express-specific patterns. Fixes are scoped separately with a fixed quote.
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