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Apache vs Debian

Based on 521 and 17 real audits

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MetricApacheDebianWinner
Performance5161Debian
Accessibility8686Tie
Best Practices8891Debian
SEO9090Tie
Security6767Tie
TTFB636ms433msDebian
Composite7474Tie
Performance
Apache
51
Debian
61
Accessibility
Apache
86
Debian
86
Security
Apache
67
Debian
67
SEO
Apache
90
Debian
90
Composite
Apache
74
Debian
74

Debian outperforms Apache in 3 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 74). Apache leads in no categories.

When to choose Apache

Apache doesn't clearly lead Debian in any category on the sampled sites — pick it based on developer experience, ecosystem, or existing team skills rather than the audit scores.

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 521 audited Apache sites and 17 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 (61 vs 51 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Debian?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Debian?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache (86 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 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 Debian?
Debian sites show lower Time to First Byte (433 ms vs 636 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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