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Chart.js vs core-js

Based on 39 and 1930 real audits

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MetricChart.jscore-jsWinner
Performance4737Chart.js
Accessibility8988Chart.js
Best Practices9185Chart.js
SEO9191Tie
Security7068Chart.js
TTFB938ms476mscore-js
Composite7674Chart.js
Performance
Chart.js
47
core-js
37
Accessibility
Chart.js
89
core-js
88
Security
Chart.js
70
core-js
68
SEO
Chart.js
91
core-js
91
Composite
Chart.js
76
core-js
74

Chart.js outperforms core-js in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 74). core-js leads in TTFB.

When to choose Chart.js

Choose Chart.js 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 core-js

Choose core-js when your primary concern is server response time. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 39 audited Chart.js sites and 1930 audited core-js 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, Chart.js or core-js?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Chart.js sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (47 vs 37 on average).
Which has better security, Chart.js or core-js?
Chart.js sites score higher on security analysis (70 vs 68 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Chart.js or core-js?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Chart.js (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, Chart.js or core-js?
Chart.js sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 vs 91 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), Chart.js or core-js?
core-js sites show lower Time to First Byte (476 ms vs 938 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 Chart.js or core-js for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Chart.js scores higher on overall composite score while Chart.js 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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