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Akamai vs Amazon S3

Based on 3 and 12 real audits

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MetricAkamaiAmazon S3Winner
Performance2231Amazon S3
Accessibility8691Amazon S3
Best Practices8486Amazon S3
SEO8395Amazon S3
Security6369Amazon S3
TTFB187ms302msAkamai
Composite6872Amazon S3
Performance
Akamai
22
Amazon S3
31
Accessibility
Akamai
86
Amazon S3
91
Security
Akamai
63
Amazon S3
69
SEO
Akamai
83
Amazon S3
95
Composite
Akamai
68
Amazon S3
72

Amazon S3 outperforms Akamai in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (72 vs 68). Akamai leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or Amazon S3?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Amazon S3 sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (31 vs 22 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or Amazon S3?
Amazon S3 sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or Amazon S3 for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Amazon S3 scores higher on performance while Akamai may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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