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Craft CMS vs Google Analytics

Based on 12 and 2372 real audits

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MetricCraft CMSGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance4242Tie
Accessibility8987Craft CMS
Best Practices8787Tie
SEO9192Google Analytics
Security6567Google Analytics
TTFB167ms454msCraft CMS
Composite7474Tie
Performance
Craft CMS
42
Google Analytics
42
Accessibility
Craft CMS
89
Google Analytics
87
Security
Craft CMS
65
Google Analytics
67
SEO
Craft CMS
91
Google Analytics
92
Composite
Craft CMS
74
Google Analytics
74

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

When to choose Craft CMS

Choose Craft CMS 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 Google Analytics

Choose Google Analytics when your primary concern is security and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 12 audited Craft CMS sites and 2372 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 →

FAQ

Which is faster, Craft CMS or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Craft CMS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (42 vs 42 on average).
Which has better security, Craft CMS or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 65 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Craft CMS or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Craft CMS (89 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, Craft CMS or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (92 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), Craft CMS or Google Analytics?
Craft CMS sites show lower Time to First Byte (167 ms vs 454 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 Craft CMS or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Craft CMS scores higher on overall composite score while Craft CMS 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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