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core-js vs HSTS

Based on 1570 and 2487 real audits

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Metriccore-jsHSTSWinner
Performance3648HSTS
Accessibility8889HSTS
Best Practices8488HSTS
SEO9191Tie
Security6569HSTS
TTFB371ms354msHSTS
Composite7275HSTS
Performance
core-js
36
HSTS
48
Accessibility
core-js
88
HSTS
89
Security
core-js
65
HSTS
69
SEO
core-js
91
HSTS
91
Composite
core-js
72
HSTS
75

HSTS outperforms core-js in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 72). core-js leads in no categories.

When to choose core-js

core-js doesn't clearly lead HSTS in any category on the sampled sites — pick it based on developer experience, ecosystem, or existing team skills rather than the audit scores.

When to choose HSTS

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 1570 audited core-js sites and 2487 audited HSTS 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, core-js or HSTS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 36 on average).
Which has better security, core-js or HSTS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 65 on average).
Which has better accessibility, core-js or HSTS?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor HSTS (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, core-js or HSTS?
core-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), core-js or HSTS?
HSTS sites show lower Time to First Byte (354 ms vs 371 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 core-js or HSTS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS scores higher on overall composite score while core-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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