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Ahrefs vs Webpack

Based on 46 and 1224 real audits

MetricAhrefsWebpackWinner
Performance4444Tie
Accessibility8690Webpack
Best Practices8989Tie
SEO9493Ahrefs
Security6970Webpack
TTFB391ms402msAhrefs
Composite7676Tie
Performance
Ahrefs
44
Webpack
44
Accessibility
Ahrefs
86
Webpack
90
Security
Ahrefs
69
Webpack
70
SEO
Ahrefs
94
Webpack
93
Composite
Ahrefs
76
Webpack
76

Ahrefs and Webpack are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Ahrefs has a composite score of 76 while Webpack scores 76.

When to choose Ahrefs

Choose Ahrefs when your primary concern is server response time and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Webpack

Choose Webpack when your primary concern is accessibility and security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 46 audited Ahrefs sites and 1224 audited Webpack sites in the BeaverCheck database. Every audit runs the same 100+ checks — Lighthouse performance, security headers, accessibility, SEO, server response time — against a real URL. No vendor input, no sponsorship, no affiliate links. Read the full methodology →

FAQ

Which is faster, Ahrefs or Webpack?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Ahrefs sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (44 vs 44 on average).
Which has better security, Ahrefs or Webpack?
Webpack sites score higher on security analysis (70 vs 69 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Ahrefs or Webpack?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Webpack (90 vs 86). Both technologies can be made fully accessible with care — the difference reflects common patterns in the sampled sites, not inherent platform limits.
Which is better for SEO, Ahrefs or Webpack?
Ahrefs sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (94 vs 93 on average), which cover meta tags, crawlability, mobile friendliness, and structured data. Content strategy and backlinks still matter more than platform choice for ranking.
Which has faster server response (TTFB), Ahrefs or Webpack?
Ahrefs sites show lower Time to First Byte (391 ms vs 402 ms on average). TTFB depends heavily on hosting and CDN setup rather than the technology itself, but the sampled sites suggest a meaningful difference in common deployment patterns.
Should I choose Ahrefs or Webpack for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Ahrefs scores higher on overall composite score while Ahrefs may excel in metrics you care about most. Run a free BeaverCheck audit on a real site using each to compare the metrics relevant to your use case.

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