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Akamai vs AWS CloudFront

Based on 3 and 10 real audits

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MetricAkamaiAWS CloudFrontWinner
Performance2232AWS CloudFront
Accessibility8693AWS CloudFront
Best Practices8485AWS CloudFront
SEO8393AWS CloudFront
Security6364AWS CloudFront
TTFB187ms322msAkamai
Composite6870AWS CloudFront
Performance
Akamai
22
AWS CloudFront
32
Accessibility
Akamai
86
AWS CloudFront
93
Security
Akamai
63
AWS CloudFront
64
SEO
Akamai
83
AWS CloudFront
93
Composite
Akamai
68
AWS CloudFront
70

AWS CloudFront outperforms Akamai in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (70 vs 68). Akamai leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or AWS CloudFront?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, AWS CloudFront sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (32 vs 22 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or AWS CloudFront?
AWS CloudFront sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or AWS CloudFront for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. AWS CloudFront 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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