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Apache vs OpenLayers

Based on 590 and 1 real audits

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MetricApacheOpenLayersWinner
Performance5246Apache
Accessibility86100OpenLayers
Best Practices88100OpenLayers
SEO9092OpenLayers
Security6884OpenLayers
TTFB637ms213msOpenLayers
Composite7484OpenLayers
Performance
Apache
52
OpenLayers
46
Accessibility
Apache
86
OpenLayers
100
Security
Apache
68
OpenLayers
84
SEO
Apache
90
OpenLayers
92
Composite
Apache
74
OpenLayers
84

OpenLayers outperforms Apache in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (84 vs 74). Apache leads in performance.

When to choose Apache

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

When to choose OpenLayers

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 590 audited Apache sites and 1 audited OpenLayers 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 OpenLayers?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (52 vs 46 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or OpenLayers?
OpenLayers sites score higher on security analysis (84 vs 68 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or OpenLayers?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor OpenLayers (100 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 OpenLayers?
OpenLayers 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 OpenLayers?
OpenLayers sites show lower Time to First Byte (213 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 OpenLayers 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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