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Gatsby vs Open Graph

Based on 37 and 4023 real audits

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MetricGatsbyOpen GraphWinner
Performance4248Open Graph
Accessibility9189Gatsby
Best Practices9088Gatsby
SEO9393Tie
Security6669Open Graph
TTFB253ms404msGatsby
Composite7576Open Graph
Performance
Gatsby
42
Open Graph
48
Accessibility
Gatsby
91
Open Graph
89
Security
Gatsby
66
Open Graph
69
SEO
Gatsby
93
Open Graph
93
Composite
Gatsby
75
Open Graph
76

Gatsby and Open Graph are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Gatsby has a composite score of 75 while Open Graph scores 76.

When to choose Gatsby

Choose Gatsby 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 Open Graph

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 37 audited Gatsby sites and 4023 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, Gatsby or Open Graph?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Open Graph sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 42 on average).
Which has better security, Gatsby or Open Graph?
Open Graph sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 66 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Gatsby or Open Graph?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Gatsby (91 vs 89). 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, Gatsby or Open Graph?
Gatsby sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (93 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), Gatsby or Open Graph?
Gatsby sites show lower Time to First Byte (253 ms vs 404 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 Gatsby or Open Graph for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Open Graph scores higher on overall composite score while Gatsby 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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