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AWS vs Google Workspace

Based on 448 and 1914 real audits

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MetricAWSGoogle WorkspaceWinner
Performance3946Google Workspace
Accessibility8988AWS
Best Practices8787Tie
SEO9190AWS
Security6768Google Workspace
TTFB262ms298msAWS
Composite7374Google Workspace
Performance
AWS
39
Google Workspace
46
Accessibility
AWS
89
Google Workspace
88
Security
AWS
67
Google Workspace
68
SEO
AWS
91
Google Workspace
90
Composite
AWS
73
Google Workspace
74

AWS and Google Workspace are closely matched, each leading in different categories. AWS has a composite score of 73 while Google Workspace scores 74.

When to choose AWS

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

When to choose Google Workspace

Choose Google Workspace when your primary concern is performance and security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 448 audited AWS sites and 1914 audited Google Workspace 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, AWS or Google Workspace?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Workspace sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (46 vs 39 on average).
Which has better security, AWS or Google Workspace?
Google Workspace sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, AWS or Google Workspace?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor AWS (89 vs 88). 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, AWS or Google Workspace?
AWS 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), AWS or Google Workspace?
AWS sites show lower Time to First Byte (262 ms vs 298 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 AWS or Google Workspace for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Workspace scores higher on overall composite score while AWS 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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