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Apache Traffic Server vs HSTS

Based on 14 and 3637 real audits

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MetricApache Traffic ServerHSTSWinner
Performance5954Apache Traffic Server
Accessibility8490HSTS
Best Practices9090Tie
SEO9392Apache Traffic Server
Security7374HSTS
TTFB226ms421msApache Traffic Server
Composite7678HSTS
Performance
Apache Traffic Server
59
HSTS
54
Accessibility
Apache Traffic Server
84
HSTS
90
Security
Apache Traffic Server
73
HSTS
74
SEO
Apache Traffic Server
93
HSTS
92
Composite
Apache Traffic Server
76
HSTS
78

Apache Traffic Server and HSTS are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Apache Traffic Server has a composite score of 76 while HSTS scores 78.

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 HSTS

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 14 audited Apache Traffic Server sites and 3637 audited HSTS 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 HSTS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (59 vs 54 on average).
Which has better security, Apache Traffic Server or HSTS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (74 vs 73 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache Traffic Server or HSTS?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor HSTS (90 vs 84). 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 HSTS?
Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (93 vs 92 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 HSTS?
Apache Traffic Server sites show lower Time to First Byte (226 ms vs 421 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 HSTS 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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