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Apache vs Ubuntu

Based on 529 and 83 real audits

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MetricApacheUbuntuWinner
Performance5154Ubuntu
Accessibility8686Tie
Best Practices8991Ubuntu
SEO9091Ubuntu
Security6767Tie
TTFB639ms484msUbuntu
Composite7475Ubuntu
Performance
Apache
51
Ubuntu
54
Accessibility
Apache
86
Ubuntu
86
Security
Apache
67
Ubuntu
67
SEO
Apache
90
Ubuntu
91
Composite
Apache
74
Ubuntu
75

Ubuntu outperforms Apache in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 74). Apache leads in no categories.

When to choose Apache

Apache doesn't clearly lead Ubuntu in any category on the sampled sites — pick it based on developer experience, ecosystem, or existing team skills rather than the audit scores.

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 529 audited Apache sites and 83 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 (54 vs 51 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Ubuntu?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Ubuntu?
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 Ubuntu?
Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu?
Ubuntu sites show lower Time to First Byte (484 ms vs 639 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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