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Dynatrace RUM vs Google Analytics

Based on 12 and 1905 real audits

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MetricDynatrace RUMGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3941Google Analytics
Accessibility9687Dynatrace RUM
Best Practices8685Dynatrace RUM
SEO9591Dynatrace RUM
Security6564Dynatrace RUM
TTFB486ms401msGoogle Analytics
Composite7373Tie
Performance
Dynatrace RUM
39
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
Dynatrace RUM
96
Google Analytics
87
Security
Dynatrace RUM
65
Google Analytics
64
SEO
Dynatrace RUM
95
Google Analytics
91
Composite
Dynatrace RUM
73
Google Analytics
73

Dynatrace RUM outperforms Google Analytics in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (73 vs 73). Google Analytics leads in performance, TTFB.

When to choose Dynatrace RUM

Choose Dynatrace RUM when your primary concern is accessibility and SEO. 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 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 12 audited Dynatrace RUM 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, Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (41 vs 39 on average).
Which has better security, Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Dynatrace RUM sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Dynatrace RUM (96 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, Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Dynatrace RUM sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (95 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), Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (401 ms vs 486 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 Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Analytics scores higher on overall composite score while Dynatrace RUM 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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