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Akamai vs Google Cloud CDN

Based on 3 and 3 real audits

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MetricAkamaiGoogle Cloud CDNWinner
Performance2230Google Cloud CDN
Accessibility8691Google Cloud CDN
Best Practices8489Google Cloud CDN
SEO8394Google Cloud CDN
Security6369Google Cloud CDN
TTFB187ms175msGoogle Cloud CDN
Composite6875Google Cloud CDN
Performance
Akamai
22
Google Cloud CDN
30
Accessibility
Akamai
86
Google Cloud CDN
91
Security
Akamai
63
Google Cloud CDN
69
SEO
Akamai
83
Google Cloud CDN
94
Composite
Akamai
68
Google Cloud CDN
75

Google Cloud CDN outperforms Akamai in 7 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 68). Akamai leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or Google Cloud CDN?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Cloud CDN sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (30 vs 22 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or Google Cloud CDN?
Google Cloud CDN sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or Google Cloud CDN for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Cloud 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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