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core-js vs jQuery UI

Based on 1490 and 349 real audits

Metriccore-jsjQuery UIWinner
Performance3641jQuery UI
Accessibility8887core-js
Best Practices8487jQuery UI
SEO9190core-js
Security6464Tie
TTFB359ms413mscore-js
Composite7273jQuery UI
Performance
core-js
36
jQuery UI
41
Accessibility
core-js
88
jQuery UI
87
Security
core-js
64
jQuery UI
64
SEO
core-js
91
jQuery UI
90
Composite
core-js
72
jQuery UI
73

core-js and jQuery UI are closely matched, each leading in different categories. core-js has a composite score of 72 while jQuery UI scores 73.

When to choose core-js

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

When to choose jQuery UI

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 1490 audited core-js sites and 349 audited jQuery UI 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 jQuery UI?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, jQuery UI sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (41 vs 36 on average).
Which has better security, core-js or jQuery UI?
core-js sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, core-js or jQuery UI?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor core-js (88 vs 87). 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 jQuery UI?
core-js 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), core-js or jQuery UI?
core-js sites show lower Time to First Byte (359 ms vs 413 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 jQuery UI for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. jQuery UI 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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