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Ahrefs vs Yoast SEO

Based on 3 and 2 real audits

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MetricAhrefsYoast SEOWinner
Performance1839Yoast SEO
Accessibility8895Yoast SEO
Best Practices7879Yoast SEO
SEO9496Yoast SEO
Security6279Yoast SEO
TTFB79ms14msYoast SEO
Composite7278Yoast SEO
Performance
Ahrefs
18
Yoast SEO
39
Accessibility
Ahrefs
88
Yoast SEO
95
Security
Ahrefs
62
Yoast SEO
79
SEO
Ahrefs
94
Yoast SEO
96
Composite
Ahrefs
72
Yoast SEO
78

Yoast SEO outperforms Ahrefs in 7 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 72). Ahrefs leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, Ahrefs or Yoast SEO?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Yoast SEO sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (39 vs 18 on average).
Which has better security, Ahrefs or Yoast SEO?
Yoast SEO sites score higher on security analysis (79 vs 62 on average).
Should I choose Ahrefs or Yoast SEO for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Yoast SEO scores higher on performance while Ahrefs may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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