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Fastly vs Varnish

Based on 1 and 2 real audits

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MetricFastlyVarnishWinner
Performance2449Varnish
Accessibility9786Fastly
Best Practices7788Varnish
SEO7763Fastly
Security7172Varnish
TTFB11ms230msFastly
Composite6970Varnish
Performance
Fastly
24
Varnish
49
Accessibility
Fastly
97
Varnish
86
Security
Fastly
71
Varnish
72
SEO
Fastly
77
Varnish
63
Composite
Fastly
69
Varnish
70

Varnish outperforms Fastly in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (70 vs 69). Fastly leads in accessibility, SEO, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, Fastly or Varnish?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Varnish sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (49 vs 24 on average).
Which has better security, Fastly or Varnish?
Varnish sites score higher on security analysis (72 vs 71 on average).
Should I choose Fastly or Varnish for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Varnish 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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