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Apache vs Ubuntu

Based on 452 and 66 real audits

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MetricApacheUbuntuWinner
Performance5055Ubuntu
Accessibility8786Apache
Best Practices8890Ubuntu
SEO9090Tie
Security6564Apache
TTFB551ms442msUbuntu
Composite7373Tie
Performance
Apache
50
Ubuntu
55
Accessibility
Apache
87
Ubuntu
86
Security
Apache
65
Ubuntu
64
SEO
Apache
90
Ubuntu
90
Composite
Apache
73
Ubuntu
73

Ubuntu outperforms Apache in 3 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 73). Apache leads in accessibility, security.

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 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 452 audited Apache sites and 66 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 50 on average).
Which has better security, Apache or Ubuntu?
Apache sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Apache or Ubuntu?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Apache (87 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?
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 (442 ms vs 551 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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