Based on 461 and 1 real audits
| Metric | Apache HTTP Server | Ceros | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 50 | 10 | Apache HTTP Server |
| Accessibility | 87 | 96 | Ceros |
| Best Practices | 88 | 96 | Ceros |
| SEO | 90 | 100 | Ceros |
| Security | 65 | 62 | Apache HTTP Server |
| TTFB | 550ms | 78ms | Ceros |
| Composite | 73 | 73 | Tie |
Ceros outperforms Apache HTTP Server in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 73). Apache HTTP Server leads in performance, security.
Choose Apache HTTP Server when your primary concern is performance and security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.
Choose Ceros when your primary concern is server response time and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.
Scores are medians across 461 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 1 audited Ceros 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.
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