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Fastly vs HSTS

Based on 355 and 2212 real audits

MetricFastlyHSTSWinner
Performance4546HSTS
Accessibility9088Fastly
Best Practices8987Fastly
SEO9290Fastly
Security6568HSTS
TTFB152ms343msFastly
Composite7474Tie
Performance
Fastly
45
HSTS
46
Accessibility
Fastly
90
HSTS
88
Security
Fastly
65
HSTS
68
SEO
Fastly
92
HSTS
90
Composite
Fastly
74
HSTS
74

Fastly outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 74). HSTS leads in performance, security.

FAQ

Which is faster, Fastly or HSTS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (46 vs 45 on average).
Which has better security, Fastly or HSTS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 65 on average).
Should I choose Fastly or HSTS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS 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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