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Apache vs CentOS

Based on 520 and 13 real audits

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MetricApacheCentOSWinner
Performance5144Apache
Accessibility8690CentOS
Best Practices8885Apache
SEO9092CentOS
Security6762Apache
TTFB637ms1491msApache
Composite7472Apache
Performance
Apache
51
CentOS
44
Accessibility
Apache
86
CentOS
90
Security
Apache
67
CentOS
62
SEO
Apache
90
CentOS
92
Composite
Apache
74
CentOS
72

Apache outperforms CentOS in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 72). CentOS leads in accessibility, SEO.

When to choose Apache

Choose Apache 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 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 520 audited Apache sites and 13 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 (51 vs 44 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or CentOS?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 62 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or CentOS?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor CentOS (90 vs 86). 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 (92 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 (637 ms vs 1491 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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