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GitHub Pages vs Jekyll

Based on 6 and 1 real audits

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MetricGitHub PagesJekyllWinner
Performance7492Jekyll
Accessibility9394Jekyll
Best Practices99100Jekyll
SEO100100Tie
Security6456GitHub Pages
TTFB231ms128msJekyll
Composite7678Jekyll
Performance
GitHub Pages
74
Jekyll
92
Accessibility
GitHub Pages
93
Jekyll
94
Security
GitHub Pages
64
Jekyll
56
SEO
GitHub Pages
100
Jekyll
100
Composite
GitHub Pages
76
Jekyll
78

Jekyll outperforms GitHub Pages in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 76). GitHub Pages leads in security.

FAQ

Which is faster, GitHub Pages or Jekyll?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Jekyll sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (92 vs 74 on average).
Which has better security, GitHub Pages or Jekyll?
GitHub Pages sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 56 on average).
Should I choose GitHub Pages or Jekyll for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Jekyll 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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