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AWS CloudFront vs Netlify CDN

Based on 10 and 12 real audits

View AWS CloudFront details | View Netlify CDN details
MetricAWS CloudFrontNetlify CDNWinner
Performance3266Netlify CDN
Accessibility9392AWS CloudFront
Best Practices8595Netlify CDN
SEO9397Netlify CDN
Security6465Netlify CDN
TTFB322ms113msNetlify CDN
Composite7077Netlify CDN
Performance
AWS CloudFront
32
Netlify CDN
66
Accessibility
AWS CloudFront
93
Netlify CDN
92
Security
AWS CloudFront
64
Netlify CDN
65
SEO
AWS CloudFront
93
Netlify CDN
97
Composite
AWS CloudFront
70
Netlify CDN
77

Netlify CDN outperforms AWS CloudFront in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (77 vs 70). AWS CloudFront leads in accessibility.

FAQ

Which is faster, AWS CloudFront or Netlify CDN?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Netlify CDN sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (66 vs 32 on average).
Which has better security, AWS CloudFront or Netlify CDN?
Netlify CDN sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 64 on average).
Should I choose AWS CloudFront or Netlify CDN for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Netlify CDN scores higher on performance while AWS CloudFront may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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