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Dynatrace RUM vs Google Analytics

Based on 15 and 2532 real audits

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MetricDynatrace RUMGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3643Google Analytics
Accessibility9487Dynatrace RUM
Best Practices8487Google Analytics
SEO9492Dynatrace RUM
Security6868Tie
TTFB429ms466msDynatrace RUM
Composite7475Google Analytics
Performance
Dynatrace RUM
36
Google Analytics
43
Accessibility
Dynatrace RUM
94
Google Analytics
87
Security
Dynatrace RUM
68
Google Analytics
68
SEO
Dynatrace RUM
94
Google Analytics
92
Composite
Dynatrace RUM
74
Google Analytics
75

Dynatrace RUM and Google Analytics are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Dynatrace RUM has a composite score of 74 while Google Analytics scores 75.

When to choose Dynatrace RUM

Choose Dynatrace RUM 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 performance and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 15 audited Dynatrace RUM sites and 2532 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 (43 vs 36 on average).
Which has better security, Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Dynatrace RUM sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 68 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Dynatrace RUM or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Dynatrace RUM (94 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 (94 vs 92 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?
Dynatrace RUM sites show lower Time to First Byte (429 ms vs 466 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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