# NodeGoat

NodeGoat is a Secure Code Training product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

NodeGoat provides an environment to learn and address OWASP Top 10 security risks in Node.js web applications.

Checked October 2026.

## What is NodeGoat?

Being lightweight, fast, and scalable, Node.js is becoming a widely adopted platform for developing web applications. This project provides an environment to learn how OWASP Top 10 security risks apply to web applications developed using Node.js and how to effectively address them.
Getting Started OWASP Top 10 for Node.js web applications: Know it! This application bundled a tutorial page that explains the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and how to fix them. Once the application is running, you can access the tutorial page at http://localhost:4000/tutorial (or the port you have configured).
Do it! A Vulnerable Node.js App for Ninjas to exploit, toast, and fix. You may like to set up your own copy of the app to fix and test vulnerabilities. Hint: Look for comments in the source code.
Default user accounts The database comes pre-populated with these user accounts created as part of the seed data - Admin Account - u:admin p:Admin_123 User Accounts (u:user1 p:User1_123), (u:user2 p:User2_123) New users can also be added using the sign-up page.
How to Set Up Your Copy of NodeGoat OPTION 1 - Run NodeGoat on your machine Install Node.js - NodeGoat requires Node v8 or above Clone the

Tags: Web Security, OWASP, Node.js, Tutorial, Vulnerable Applications

## Quick facts

- Category: [Application Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security) · [Secure Code Training](https://cybersectools.com/categories/secure-code-training)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 2,021
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Application Security Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-application-security-solutions).

## NodeGoat FAQ

### What is NodeGoat?

NodeGoat is a product in the Secure Code Training category. It covers Web Security, OWASP and Node.js.

### What is the pricing for NodeGoat?

NodeGoat is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/OWASP/NodeGoat/.

### What are alternatives to NodeGoat?

Alternatives to NodeGoat listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Security University Q/SSE® Qualified Software Security Expert Certificate Program of Mastery](https://cybersectools.com/tools/security-university-qsser-qualified-software-security-expert-certificate-program-of-mastery) - Certificate program teaching secure software development and coding practices (Commercial)
2. [Security Journey OWASP Top Ten Training Content](https://cybersectools.com/tools/security-journey-owasp-top-ten-training-content) - OWASP Top 10 secure coding training platform for developers (Commercial)
3. [BSG Web Application Pentester Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/bsg-web-application-pentester-training) - Online web app pentesting training program with certification exam (Commercial)
4. [PentesterLab Master Advanced Web Hacking](https://cybersectools.com/tools/pentesterlab-master-advanced-web-hacking) - Online platform for web app security training via hands-on labs and code review (Commercial)
5. [NINJIO Secure Code](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ninjio-secure-code) - AppSec training platform for software developers to learn secure coding (Commercial)

Compare all NodeGoat alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/nodegoat](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/nodegoat)

### What deployment and organization size does NodeGoat fit?

NodeGoat is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups and small businesses. It is free.

## Compare NodeGoat with similar solutions

- [NodeGoat vs Security University Q/SSE® Qualified Software Security Expert Certificate Program of Mastery](https://cybersectools.com/compare/nodegoat-vs-security-university-qsser-qualified-software-security-expert-certificate-program-of-mastery)
- [NodeGoat vs Security Journey OWASP Top Ten Training Content](https://cybersectools.com/compare/nodegoat-vs-security-journey-owasp-top-ten-training-content)
- [NodeGoat vs BSG Web Application Pentester Training](https://cybersectools.com/compare/bsg-web-application-pentester-training-vs-nodegoat)

All alternatives to NodeGoat: [/alternatives/nodegoat](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/nodegoat)

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