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GitHub Pages vs HSTS

Based on 6 and 121 real audits

MetricGitHub PagesHSTSWinner
Performance7448GitHub Pages
Accessibility9391GitHub Pages
Best Practices9989GitHub Pages
SEO10093GitHub Pages
Security6468HSTS
TTFB231ms416msGitHub Pages
Composite7675GitHub Pages
Performance
GitHub Pages
74
HSTS
48
Accessibility
GitHub Pages
93
HSTS
91
Security
GitHub Pages
64
HSTS
68
SEO
GitHub Pages
100
HSTS
93
Composite
GitHub Pages
76
HSTS
75

GitHub Pages outperforms HSTS in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 75). HSTS leads in security.

FAQ

Which is faster, GitHub Pages or HSTS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, GitHub Pages sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (74 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, GitHub Pages or HSTS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 64 on average).
Should I choose GitHub Pages or HSTS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. GitHub Pages scores higher on performance while GitHub Pages may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.

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