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core-js vs Typekit

Based on 1582 and 41 real audits

Metriccore-jsTypekitWinner
Performance3642Typekit
Accessibility8887core-js
Best Practices8486Typekit
SEO9191Tie
Security6566Typekit
TTFB374ms320msTypekit
Composite7273Typekit
Performance
core-js
36
Typekit
42
Accessibility
core-js
88
Typekit
87
Security
core-js
65
Typekit
66
SEO
core-js
91
Typekit
91
Composite
core-js
72
Typekit
73

Typekit outperforms core-js in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 72). core-js leads in accessibility.

When to choose core-js

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

When to choose Typekit

Choose Typekit 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 1582 audited core-js sites and 41 audited Typekit 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 Typekit?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Typekit sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (42 vs 36 on average).
Which has better security, core-js or Typekit?
Typekit sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 65 on average).
Which has better accessibility, core-js or Typekit?
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 Typekit?
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 Typekit?
Typekit sites show lower Time to First Byte (320 ms vs 374 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 Typekit for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Typekit 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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