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Apache vs Linode/Akamai

Based on 520 and 5 real audits

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MetricApacheLinode/AkamaiWinner
Performance5169Linode/Akamai
Accessibility8676Apache
Best Practices8893Linode/Akamai
SEO9091Linode/Akamai
Security6763Apache
TTFB637ms600msLinode/Akamai
Composite7473Apache
Performance
Apache
51
Linode/Akamai
69
Accessibility
Apache
86
Linode/Akamai
76
Security
Apache
67
Linode/Akamai
63
SEO
Apache
90
Linode/Akamai
91
Composite
Apache
74
Linode/Akamai
73

Linode/Akamai outperforms Apache in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 74). Apache leads in accessibility, security, composite score.

When to choose Apache

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

When to choose Linode/Akamai

Choose Linode/Akamai 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 520 audited Apache sites and 5 audited Linode/Akamai 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 →

Small sample: one or both technologies have fewer than 10 audited sites. Treat these numbers as directional — medians stabilize around 20–30 audits per side.

FAQ

Which is faster, Apache or Linode/Akamai?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Linode/Akamai sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (69 vs 51 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Linode/Akamai?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 63 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Linode/Akamai?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache (86 vs 76). 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 Linode/Akamai?
Linode/Akamai sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 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 Linode/Akamai?
Linode/Akamai sites show lower Time to First Byte (600 ms vs 637 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 Linode/Akamai for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Linode/Akamai 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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