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Apache Traffic Server vs Nginx

Based on 1 and 25 real audits

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MetricApache Traffic ServerNginxWinner
Performance8763Apache Traffic Server
Accessibility9590Apache Traffic Server
Best Practices10089Apache Traffic Server
SEO10094Apache Traffic Server
Security6575Nginx
TTFB20ms407msApache Traffic Server
Composite7779Nginx
Performance
Apache Traffic Server
87
Nginx
63
Accessibility
Apache Traffic Server
95
Nginx
90
Security
Apache Traffic Server
65
Nginx
75
SEO
Apache Traffic Server
100
Nginx
94
Composite
Apache Traffic Server
77
Nginx
79

Apache Traffic Server outperforms Nginx in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (77 vs 79). Nginx leads in security, composite score.

FAQ

Which is faster, Apache Traffic Server or Nginx?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache Traffic Server sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (87 vs 63 on average).
Which has better security, Apache Traffic Server or Nginx?
Nginx sites score higher on security analysis (75 vs 65 on average).
Should I choose Apache Traffic Server or Nginx for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Apache Traffic Server scores higher on performance while Apache Traffic Server may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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