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Apache HTTP Server vs Cargo

Based on 432 and 1 real audits

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MetricApache HTTP ServerCargoWinner
Performance4948Apache HTTP Server
Accessibility8768Apache HTTP Server
Best Practices88100Cargo
SEO9092Cargo
Security6458Apache HTTP Server
TTFB547ms428msCargo
Composite7269Apache HTTP Server
Performance
Apache HTTP Server
49
Cargo
48
Accessibility
Apache HTTP Server
87
Cargo
68
Security
Apache HTTP Server
64
Cargo
58
SEO
Apache HTTP Server
90
Cargo
92
Composite
Apache HTTP Server
72
Cargo
69

Apache HTTP Server outperforms Cargo in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (72 vs 69). Cargo leads in best practices, SEO, TTFB.

When to choose Apache HTTP Server

Choose Apache HTTP Server when your primary concern is accessibility and security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Cargo

Choose Cargo when your primary concern is server response time and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 432 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 1 audited Cargo 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 →

Small sample: one or both technologies have fewer than 10 audited sites. Treat these numbers as directional — medians stabilize around 20–30 audits per side.

FAQ

Which is faster, Apache HTTP Server or Cargo?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (49 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, Apache HTTP Server or Cargo?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 58 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache HTTP Server or Cargo?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache HTTP Server (87 vs 68). 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, Apache HTTP Server or Cargo?
Cargo sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (92 vs 90 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), Apache HTTP Server or Cargo?
Cargo sites show lower Time to First Byte (428 ms vs 547 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 Apache HTTP Server or Cargo for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Apache HTTP Server scores higher on overall composite score while Apache HTTP Server 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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