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Apache vs Debian

Based on 452 and 15 real audits

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MetricApacheDebianWinner
Performance5059Debian
Accessibility8786Apache
Best Practices8891Debian
SEO9089Apache
Security6566Debian
TTFB551ms460msDebian
Composite7374Debian
Performance
Apache
50
Debian
59
Accessibility
Apache
87
Debian
86
Security
Apache
65
Debian
66
SEO
Apache
90
Debian
89
Composite
Apache
73
Debian
74

Debian outperforms Apache in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 73). Apache leads in accessibility, SEO.

When to choose Apache

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

When to choose Debian

Choose Debian when your primary concern is server response time and performance. 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 15 audited Debian 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 Debian?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Debian sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (59 vs 50 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Debian?
Debian sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 65 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Debian?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache (87 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 Debian?
Apache sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (90 vs 89 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 Debian?
Debian sites show lower Time to First Byte (460 ms vs 551 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 Debian for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Debian 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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