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Akamai vs HSTS

Based on 3 and 121 real audits

MetricAkamaiHSTSWinner
Performance2248HSTS
Accessibility8691HSTS
Best Practices8489HSTS
SEO8393HSTS
Security6368HSTS
TTFB187ms416msAkamai
Composite6875HSTS
Performance
Akamai
22
HSTS
48
Accessibility
Akamai
86
HSTS
91
Security
Akamai
63
HSTS
68
SEO
Akamai
83
HSTS
93
Composite
Akamai
68
HSTS
75

HSTS outperforms Akamai in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 68). Akamai leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Akamai or HSTS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 22 on average).
Which has better security, Akamai or HSTS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Akamai or HSTS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS 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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