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Cargo vs Google Analytics

Based on 1 and 2271 real audits

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MetricCargoGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance4842Cargo
Accessibility6887Google Analytics
Best Practices10086Cargo
SEO9292Tie
Security5867Google Analytics
TTFB428ms441msCargo
Composite6974Google Analytics
Performance
Cargo
48
Google Analytics
42
Accessibility
Cargo
68
Google Analytics
87
Security
Cargo
58
Google Analytics
67
SEO
Cargo
92
Google Analytics
92
Composite
Cargo
69
Google Analytics
74

Cargo and Google Analytics are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Cargo has a composite score of 69 while Google Analytics scores 74.

When to choose Cargo

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 1 audited Cargo sites and 2271 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 →

Small sample: one or both technologies have fewer than 10 audited sites. Treat these numbers as directional — medians stabilize around 20–30 audits per side.

FAQ

Which is faster, Cargo or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Cargo sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 42 on average).
Which has better security, Cargo or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 58 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Cargo or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Google Analytics (87 vs 68). 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, Cargo or Google Analytics?
Cargo sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (92 vs 92 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), Cargo or Google Analytics?
Cargo sites show lower Time to First Byte (428 ms vs 441 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 Cargo or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Cargo scores higher on overall composite score while Cargo 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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