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Craft CMS vs PHP

Based on 1 and 113 real audits

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MetricCraft CMSPHPWinner
Performance5148Craft CMS
Accessibility7889PHP
Best Practices9690Craft CMS
SEO9290Craft CMS
Security6465PHP
TTFB145ms302msCraft CMS
Composite7475PHP
Performance
Craft CMS
51
PHP
48
Accessibility
Craft CMS
78
PHP
89
Security
Craft CMS
64
PHP
65
SEO
Craft CMS
92
PHP
90
Composite
Craft CMS
74
PHP
75

Craft CMS outperforms PHP in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 75). PHP leads in accessibility, security, composite score.

FAQ

Which is faster, Craft CMS or PHP?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Craft CMS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (51 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, Craft CMS or PHP?
PHP sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 64 on average).
Should I choose Craft CMS or PHP for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Craft CMS scores higher on performance while Craft CMS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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