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Fastly vs GOV.UK Frontend

Based on 27 and 1 real audits

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MetricFastlyGOV.UK FrontendWinner
Performance5477GOV.UK Frontend
Accessibility91100GOV.UK Frontend
Best Practices93100GOV.UK Frontend
SEO95100GOV.UK Frontend
Security6384GOV.UK Frontend
TTFB235ms1133msFastly
Composite7588GOV.UK Frontend
Performance
Fastly
54
GOV.UK Frontend
77
Accessibility
Fastly
91
GOV.UK Frontend
100
Security
Fastly
63
GOV.UK Frontend
84
SEO
Fastly
95
GOV.UK Frontend
100
Composite
Fastly
75
GOV.UK Frontend
88

GOV.UK Frontend outperforms Fastly in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (88 vs 75). Fastly leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Fastly or GOV.UK Frontend?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, GOV.UK Frontend sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (77 vs 54 on average).
Which has better security, Fastly or GOV.UK Frontend?
GOV.UK Frontend sites score higher on security analysis (84 vs 63 on average).
Should I choose Fastly or GOV.UK Frontend for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. GOV.UK Frontend scores higher on performance while Fastly may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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