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Apache HTTP Server vs Microsoft

Based on 542 and 2550 real audits

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MetricApache HTTP ServerMicrosoftWinner
Performance5140Apache HTTP Server
Accessibility8689Microsoft
Best Practices8886Apache HTTP Server
SEO9089Apache HTTP Server
Security6767Tie
TTFB647ms336msMicrosoft
Composite7473Apache HTTP Server
Performance
Apache HTTP Server
51
Microsoft
40
Accessibility
Apache HTTP Server
86
Microsoft
89
Security
Apache HTTP Server
67
Microsoft
67
SEO
Apache HTTP Server
90
Microsoft
89
Composite
Apache HTTP Server
74
Microsoft
73

Apache HTTP Server outperforms Microsoft in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 73). Microsoft leads in accessibility, TTFB.

When to choose Apache HTTP Server

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.

When to choose Microsoft

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 542 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 2550 audited Microsoft 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 Microsoft?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (51 vs 40 on average).
Which has better security, Apache HTTP Server or Microsoft?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache HTTP Server or Microsoft?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Microsoft (89 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 Microsoft?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (90 vs 89 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 Microsoft?
Microsoft sites show lower Time to First Byte (336 ms vs 647 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 Microsoft 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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