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AWS vs Heroku

Based on 10 and 1 real audits

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MetricAWSHerokuWinner
Performance3257Heroku
Accessibility9380AWS
Best Practices81100Heroku
SEO9192Heroku
Security6275Heroku
TTFB314ms46msHeroku
Composite6977Heroku
Performance
AWS
32
Heroku
57
Accessibility
AWS
93
Heroku
80
Security
AWS
62
Heroku
75
SEO
AWS
91
Heroku
92
Composite
AWS
69
Heroku
77

Heroku outperforms AWS in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (77 vs 69). AWS leads in accessibility.

FAQ

Which is faster, AWS or Heroku?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Heroku sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (57 vs 32 on average).
Which has better security, AWS or Heroku?
Heroku sites score higher on security analysis (75 vs 62 on average).
Should I choose AWS or Heroku for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Heroku scores higher on performance while AWS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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