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Amazon S3 vs Fastly

Based on 12 and 27 real audits

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MetricAmazon S3FastlyWinner
Performance3154Fastly
Accessibility9191Tie
Best Practices8693Fastly
SEO9595Tie
Security6963Amazon S3
TTFB302ms235msFastly
Composite7275Fastly
Performance
Amazon S3
31
Fastly
54
Accessibility
Amazon S3
91
Fastly
91
Security
Amazon S3
69
Fastly
63
SEO
Amazon S3
95
Fastly
95
Composite
Amazon S3
72
Fastly
75

Fastly outperforms Amazon S3 in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 72). Amazon S3 leads in security.

FAQ

Which is faster, Amazon S3 or Fastly?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Fastly sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (54 vs 31 on average).
Which has better security, Amazon S3 or Fastly?
Amazon S3 sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Amazon S3 or Fastly for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Fastly scores higher on performance while Amazon S3 may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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