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Apache Traffic Server vs Google Analytics

Based on 13 and 1905 real audits

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MetricApache Traffic ServerGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance6041Apache Traffic Server
Accessibility8387Google Analytics
Best Practices9085Apache Traffic Server
SEO9291Apache Traffic Server
Security7264Apache Traffic Server
TTFB209ms401msApache Traffic Server
Composite7673Apache Traffic Server
Performance
Apache Traffic Server
60
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
Apache Traffic Server
83
Google Analytics
87
Security
Apache Traffic Server
72
Google Analytics
64
SEO
Apache Traffic Server
92
Google Analytics
91
Composite
Apache Traffic Server
76
Google Analytics
73

Apache Traffic Server outperforms Google Analytics in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 73). Google Analytics leads in accessibility.

When to choose Apache Traffic Server

Choose Apache Traffic 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 Google Analytics

Choose Google Analytics when your primary concern is accessibility. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 13 audited Apache Traffic Server sites and 1905 audited Google Analytics 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 Traffic Server or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (60 vs 41 on average).
Which has better security, Apache Traffic Server or Google Analytics?
Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on security analysis (72 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache Traffic Server or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Google Analytics (87 vs 83). 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 Traffic Server or Google Analytics?
Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (92 vs 91 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 Traffic Server or Google Analytics?
Apache Traffic Server sites show lower Time to First Byte (209 ms vs 401 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 Traffic Server or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Apache Traffic Server scores higher on overall composite score while Apache Traffic 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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