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Apache vs OpenSSL

Based on 518 and 48 real audits

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MetricApacheOpenSSLWinner
Performance5144Apache
Accessibility8686Tie
Best Practices8884Apache
SEO9090Tie
Security6765Apache
TTFB635ms520msOpenSSL
Composite7372Apache
Performance
Apache
51
OpenSSL
44
Accessibility
Apache
86
OpenSSL
86
Security
Apache
67
OpenSSL
65
SEO
Apache
90
OpenSSL
90
Composite
Apache
73
OpenSSL
72

Apache outperforms OpenSSL in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 72). OpenSSL leads in TTFB.

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 OpenSSL

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 518 audited Apache sites and 48 audited OpenSSL 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 OpenSSL?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Apache sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (51 vs 44 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or OpenSSL?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 65 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or OpenSSL?
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 OpenSSL?
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 OpenSSL?
OpenSSL sites show lower Time to First Byte (520 ms vs 635 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 OpenSSL 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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