Skip to content

Akamai vs Google Tag Manager

Based on 45 and 1849 real audits

View Akamai details | View Google Tag Manager details
MetricAkamaiGoogle Tag ManagerWinner
Performance3740Google Tag Manager
Accessibility8788Google Tag Manager
Best Practices8686Tie
SEO8791Google Tag Manager
Security6364Google Tag Manager
TTFB932ms343msGoogle Tag Manager
Composite7273Google Tag Manager
Performance
Akamai
37
Google Tag Manager
40
Accessibility
Akamai
87
Google Tag Manager
88
Security
Akamai
63
Google Tag Manager
64
SEO
Akamai
87
Google Tag Manager
91
Composite
Akamai
72
Google Tag Manager
73

Google Tag Manager outperforms Akamai in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 72). Akamai leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or Google Tag Manager?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Tag Manager sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (40 vs 37 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or Google Tag Manager?
Google Tag Manager sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or Google Tag Manager for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Tag Manager 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.
Audit your own site

Send Feedback