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Apache vs Google Analytics

Based on 536 and 2271 real audits

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MetricApacheGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance5142Apache
Accessibility8687Google Analytics
Best Practices8886Apache
SEO9092Google Analytics
Security6767Tie
TTFB645ms441msGoogle Analytics
Composite7474Tie
Performance
Apache
51
Google Analytics
42
Accessibility
Apache
86
Google Analytics
87
Security
Apache
67
Google Analytics
67
SEO
Apache
90
Google Analytics
92
Composite
Apache
74
Google Analytics
74

Google Analytics outperforms Apache in 3 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 74). Apache leads in performance, best practices.

When to choose Apache

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

When to choose Google Analytics

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 536 audited Apache sites and 2271 audited Google Analytics 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 Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (51 vs 42 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Google Analytics?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Google Analytics (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 Google Analytics?
Google Analytics 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 Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (441 ms vs 645 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 Google Analytics 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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