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Amazon ELB vs Google Analytics

Based on 175 and 2004 real audits

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MetricAmazon ELBGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3641Google Analytics
Accessibility8987Amazon ELB
Best Practices8886Amazon ELB
SEO9191Tie
Security6465Google Analytics
TTFB403ms413msAmazon ELB
Composite7173Google Analytics
Performance
Amazon ELB
36
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
Amazon ELB
89
Google Analytics
87
Security
Amazon ELB
64
Google Analytics
65
SEO
Amazon ELB
91
Google Analytics
91
Composite
Amazon ELB
71
Google Analytics
73

Amazon ELB and Google Analytics are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Amazon ELB has a composite score of 71 while Google Analytics scores 73.

When to choose Amazon ELB

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 175 audited Amazon ELB sites and 2004 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, Amazon ELB or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (41 vs 36 on average).
Which has better security, Amazon ELB or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Amazon ELB or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Amazon ELB (89 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, Amazon ELB or Google Analytics?
Amazon ELB sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 vs 91 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), Amazon ELB or Google Analytics?
Amazon ELB sites show lower Time to First Byte (403 ms vs 413 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 Amazon ELB or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Analytics scores higher on overall composite score while Amazon ELB 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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