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Apache HTTP Server vs CentOS

Based on 523 and 13 real audits

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MetricApache HTTP ServerCentOSWinner
Performance5144Apache HTTP Server
Accessibility8690CentOS
Best Practices8885Apache HTTP Server
SEO9092CentOS
Security6762Apache HTTP Server
TTFB635ms1491msApache HTTP Server
Composite7472Apache HTTP Server
Performance
Apache HTTP Server
51
CentOS
44
Accessibility
Apache HTTP Server
86
CentOS
90
Security
Apache HTTP Server
67
CentOS
62
SEO
Apache HTTP Server
90
CentOS
92
Composite
Apache HTTP Server
74
CentOS
72

Apache HTTP Server outperforms CentOS in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 72). CentOS leads in accessibility, SEO.

When to choose Apache HTTP Server

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

When to choose CentOS

Choose CentOS when your primary concern is accessibility and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 523 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 13 audited CentOS 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, Apache HTTP Server or CentOS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (51 vs 44 on average).
Which has better security, Apache HTTP Server or CentOS?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 62 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache HTTP Server or CentOS?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor CentOS (90 vs 86). 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 CentOS?
CentOS 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 CentOS?
Apache HTTP Server sites show lower Time to First Byte (635 ms vs 1491 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 CentOS 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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