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Apache HTTP Server vs Red Hat

Based on 453 and 21 real audits

MetricApache HTTP ServerRed HatWinner
Performance5043Apache HTTP Server
Accessibility8790Red Hat
Best Practices8884Apache HTTP Server
SEO9091Red Hat
Security6563Apache HTTP Server
TTFB551ms608msApache HTTP Server
Composite7372Apache HTTP Server
Performance
Apache HTTP Server
50
Red Hat
43
Accessibility
Apache HTTP Server
87
Red Hat
90
Security
Apache HTTP Server
65
Red Hat
63
SEO
Apache HTTP Server
90
Red Hat
91
Composite
Apache HTTP Server
73
Red Hat
72

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

Choose Red Hat 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 453 audited Apache HTTP Server sites and 21 audited Red Hat 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 Red Hat?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (50 vs 43 on average).
Which has better security, Apache HTTP Server or Red Hat?
Apache HTTP Server sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 63 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache HTTP Server or Red Hat?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Red Hat (90 vs 87). 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 Red Hat?
Red Hat sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 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 Red Hat?
Apache HTTP Server sites show lower Time to First Byte (551 ms vs 608 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 Red Hat 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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