Based on 508 and 2078 real audits
| Metric | Apache HTTP Server | jQuery | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 51 | 45 | Apache HTTP Server |
| Accessibility | 86 | 86 | Tie |
| Best Practices | 88 | 87 | Apache HTTP Server |
| SEO | 90 | 90 | Tie |
| Security | 66 | 66 | Tie |
| TTFB | 588ms | 474ms | jQuery |
| Composite | 73 | 74 | jQuery |
Apache HTTP Server and jQuery are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Apache HTTP Server has a composite score of 73 while jQuery scores 74.
Choose Apache HTTP Server when your primary concern is performance and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.
Choose jQuery when your primary concern is server response time. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.
Scores are medians across 508 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 2078 audited jQuery 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 →
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