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Akamai vs Google Analytics

Based on 52 and 1890 real audits

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MetricAkamaiGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3541Google Analytics
Accessibility8887Akamai
Best Practices8485Google Analytics
SEO8791Google Analytics
Security6364Google Analytics
TTFB814ms400msGoogle Analytics
Composite7173Google Analytics
Performance
Akamai
35
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
Akamai
88
Google Analytics
87
Security
Akamai
63
Google Analytics
64
SEO
Akamai
87
Google Analytics
91
Composite
Akamai
71
Google Analytics
73

Google Analytics outperforms Akamai in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 71). Akamai leads in accessibility.

When to choose Akamai

Choose Akamai when your primary concern is accessibility. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Google Analytics

Choose Google Analytics when your primary concern is server response time and performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 52 audited Akamai sites and 1890 audited Google Analytics sites in the BeaverCheck database. Every audit runs the same 100+ checks — Lighthouse performance, security headers, accessibility, SEO, server response time — against a real URL. No vendor input, no sponsorship, no affiliate links. Read the full methodology →

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (41 vs 35 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 63 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Akamai or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Akamai (88 vs 87). Both technologies can be made fully accessible with care — the difference reflects common patterns in the sampled sites, not inherent platform limits.
Which is better for SEO, Akamai or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 vs 87 on average), which cover meta tags, crawlability, mobile friendliness, and structured data. Content strategy and backlinks still matter more than platform choice for ranking.
Which has faster server response (TTFB), Akamai or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (400 ms vs 814 ms on average). TTFB depends heavily on hosting and CDN setup rather than the technology itself, but the sampled sites suggest a meaningful difference in common deployment patterns.
Should I choose Akamai or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Analytics scores higher on overall composite score while Akamai may excel in metrics you care about most. Run a free BeaverCheck audit on a real site using each to compare the metrics relevant to your use case.
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