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DataDome vs Varnish

Based on 3 and 25 real audits

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MetricDataDomeVarnishWinner
Performance3058Varnish
Accessibility8991Varnish
Best Practices7793Varnish
SEO8494Varnish
Security5764Varnish
TTFB291ms212msVarnish
Composite6875Varnish
Performance
DataDome
30
Varnish
58
Accessibility
DataDome
89
Varnish
91
Security
DataDome
57
Varnish
64
SEO
DataDome
84
Varnish
94
Composite
DataDome
68
Varnish
75

Varnish outperforms DataDome in 7 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 68). DataDome leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, DataDome or Varnish?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Varnish sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (58 vs 30 on average).
Which has better security, DataDome or Varnish?
Varnish sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 57 on average).
Should I choose DataDome or Varnish for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Varnish scores higher on performance while DataDome may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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