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Apache HTTP Server vs OpenSSL

Based on 453 and 45 real audits

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MetricApache HTTP ServerOpenSSLWinner
Performance5045Apache HTTP Server
Accessibility8786Apache HTTP Server
Best Practices8885Apache HTTP Server
SEO9090Tie
Security6564Apache HTTP Server
TTFB551ms524msOpenSSL
Composite7372Apache HTTP Server
Performance
Apache HTTP Server
50
OpenSSL
45
Accessibility
Apache HTTP Server
87
OpenSSL
86
Security
Apache HTTP Server
65
OpenSSL
64
SEO
Apache HTTP Server
90
OpenSSL
90
Composite
Apache HTTP Server
73
OpenSSL
72

Apache HTTP Server outperforms OpenSSL in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 72). OpenSSL leads in 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 OpenSSL

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 453 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 45 audited OpenSSL 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 OpenSSL?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (50 vs 45 on average).
Which has better security, Apache HTTP Server or OpenSSL?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache HTTP Server or OpenSSL?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache HTTP Server (87 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 OpenSSL?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (90 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 OpenSSL?
OpenSSL sites show lower Time to First Byte (524 ms vs 551 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 OpenSSL 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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