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Akamai vs Azure CDN

Based on 3 and 1 real audits

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MetricAkamaiAzure CDNWinner
Performance2255Azure CDN
Accessibility86100Azure CDN
Best Practices8481Akamai
SEO8391Azure CDN
Security6371Azure CDN
TTFB187ms483msAkamai
Composite6880Azure CDN
Performance
Akamai
22
Azure CDN
55
Accessibility
Akamai
86
Azure CDN
100
Security
Akamai
63
Azure CDN
71
SEO
Akamai
83
Azure CDN
91
Composite
Akamai
68
Azure CDN
80

Azure CDN outperforms Akamai in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (80 vs 68). Akamai leads in best practices, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or Azure CDN?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Azure CDN sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (55 vs 22 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or Azure CDN?
Azure CDN sites score higher on security analysis (71 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or Azure CDN for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Azure CDN 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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