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Apache Traffic Server vs HSTS

Based on 14 and 2691 real audits

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MetricApache Traffic ServerHSTSWinner
Performance5949Apache Traffic Server
Accessibility8489HSTS
Best Practices9088Apache Traffic Server
SEO9391Apache Traffic Server
Security7370Apache Traffic Server
TTFB226ms374msApache Traffic Server
Composite7675Apache Traffic Server
Performance
Apache Traffic Server
59
HSTS
49
Accessibility
Apache Traffic Server
84
HSTS
89
Security
Apache Traffic Server
73
HSTS
70
SEO
Apache Traffic Server
93
HSTS
91
Composite
Apache Traffic Server
76
HSTS
75

Apache Traffic Server outperforms HSTS in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 75). HSTS 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 HSTS

Choose HSTS 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 14 audited Apache Traffic Server sites and 2691 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 49 on average).
Which has better security, Apache Traffic Server or HSTS?
Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on security analysis (73 vs 70 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache Traffic Server or HSTS?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor HSTS (89 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 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 HSTS?
Apache Traffic Server sites show lower Time to First Byte (226 ms vs 374 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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