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Fathom vs Open Graph

Based on 17 and 4935 real audits

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MetricFathomOpen GraphWinner
Performance5851Fathom
Accessibility9090Tie
Best Practices9290Fathom
SEO9793Fathom
Security6271Open Graph
TTFB317ms441msFathom
Composite7677Open Graph
Performance
Fathom
58
Open Graph
51
Accessibility
Fathom
90
Open Graph
90
Security
Fathom
62
Open Graph
71
SEO
Fathom
97
Open Graph
93
Composite
Fathom
76
Open Graph
77

Fathom outperforms Open Graph in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 77). Open Graph leads in security, composite score.

When to choose Fathom

Choose Fathom when your primary concern is server response time and performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Open Graph

Choose Open Graph when your primary concern is security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 17 audited Fathom sites and 4935 audited Open Graph 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, Fathom or Open Graph?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Fathom sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (58 vs 51 on average).
Which has better security, Fathom or Open Graph?
Open Graph sites score higher on security analysis (71 vs 62 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Fathom or Open Graph?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Fathom (90 vs 90). 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, Fathom or Open Graph?
Fathom sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (97 vs 93 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), Fathom or Open Graph?
Fathom sites show lower Time to First Byte (317 ms vs 441 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 Fathom or Open Graph for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Fathom scores higher on overall composite score while Fathom 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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