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Akamai vs Fastly

Based on 3 and 27 real audits

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MetricAkamaiFastlyWinner
Performance2254Fastly
Accessibility8691Fastly
Best Practices8493Fastly
SEO8395Fastly
Security6363Tie
TTFB187ms235msAkamai
Composite6875Fastly
Performance
Akamai
22
Fastly
54
Accessibility
Akamai
86
Fastly
91
Security
Akamai
63
Fastly
63
SEO
Akamai
83
Fastly
95
Composite
Akamai
68
Fastly
75

Fastly outperforms Akamai in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 68). Akamai leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or Fastly?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Fastly sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (54 vs 22 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or Fastly?
Akamai sites score higher on security analysis (63 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or Fastly for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Fastly 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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