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Apache vs Ubuntu

Based on 488 and 73 real audits

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MetricApacheUbuntuWinner
Performance5155Ubuntu
Accessibility8785Apache
Best Practices8890Ubuntu
SEO9090Tie
Security6666Tie
TTFB574ms455msUbuntu
Composite7374Ubuntu
Performance
Apache
51
Ubuntu
55
Accessibility
Apache
87
Ubuntu
85
Security
Apache
66
Ubuntu
66
SEO
Apache
90
Ubuntu
90
Composite
Apache
73
Ubuntu
74

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

When to choose Apache

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

When to choose Ubuntu

Choose Ubuntu 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 488 audited Apache sites and 73 audited Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Ubuntu sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (55 vs 51 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Ubuntu?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 66 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Ubuntu?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache (87 vs 85). 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 Ubuntu?
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 Ubuntu?
Ubuntu sites show lower Time to First Byte (455 ms vs 574 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 Ubuntu for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Ubuntu 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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