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Caddy vs Google Analytics

Based on 16 and 2004 real audits

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MetricCaddyGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance5841Caddy
Accessibility8087Google Analytics
Best Practices8886Caddy
SEO9091Google Analytics
Security6665Caddy
TTFB992ms413msGoogle Analytics
Composite7373Tie
Performance
Caddy
58
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
Caddy
80
Google Analytics
87
Security
Caddy
66
Google Analytics
65
SEO
Caddy
90
Google Analytics
91
Composite
Caddy
73
Google Analytics
73

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

When to choose Caddy

Choose Caddy when your primary concern is performance and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Google Analytics

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 16 audited Caddy sites and 2004 audited Google Analytics 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, Caddy or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Caddy sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (58 vs 41 on average).
Which has better security, Caddy or Google Analytics?
Caddy sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 65 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Caddy or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Google Analytics (87 vs 80). 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, Caddy or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics 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), Caddy or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (413 ms vs 992 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 Caddy or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Caddy scores higher on overall composite score while Caddy 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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