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dc.js vs Google Analytics

Based on 70 and 1905 real audits

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Metricdc.jsGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3741Google Analytics
Accessibility8887dc.js
Best Practices8785dc.js
SEO9391dc.js
Security6664dc.js
TTFB390ms401msdc.js
Composite7373Tie
Performance
dc.js
37
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
dc.js
88
Google Analytics
87
Security
dc.js
66
Google Analytics
64
SEO
dc.js
93
Google Analytics
91
Composite
dc.js
73
Google Analytics
73

dc.js outperforms Google Analytics in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 73). Google Analytics leads in performance.

When to choose dc.js

Choose dc.js when your primary concern is server response time and best practices. 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 performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 70 audited dc.js sites and 1905 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, dc.js or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (41 vs 37 on average).
Which has better security, dc.js or Google Analytics?
dc.js sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, dc.js or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor dc.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, dc.js or Google Analytics?
dc.js sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (93 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), dc.js or Google Analytics?
dc.js sites show lower Time to First Byte (390 ms vs 401 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 dc.js or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Analytics scores higher on overall composite score while dc.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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