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Apache vs CentOS

Based on 452 and 11 real audits

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MetricApacheCentOSWinner
Performance5050Tie
Accessibility8790CentOS
Best Practices8889CentOS
SEO9093CentOS
Security6558Apache
TTFB551ms1666msApache
Composite7371Apache
Performance
Apache
50
CentOS
50
Accessibility
Apache
87
CentOS
90
Security
Apache
65
CentOS
58
SEO
Apache
90
CentOS
93
Composite
Apache
73
CentOS
71

Apache and CentOS are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Apache has a composite score of 73 while CentOS scores 71.

When to choose Apache

Choose Apache when your primary concern is server response time and security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose CentOS

Choose CentOS 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 452 audited Apache sites and 11 audited CentOS 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 or CentOS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (50 vs 50 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or CentOS?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 58 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or CentOS?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor CentOS (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 or CentOS?
CentOS sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (93 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 or CentOS?
Apache sites show lower Time to First Byte (551 ms vs 1666 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 or CentOS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Apache scores higher on overall composite score while Apache 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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