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GitHub Pages vs Varnish

Based on 6 and 25 real audits

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MetricGitHub PagesVarnishWinner
Performance7458GitHub Pages
Accessibility9391GitHub Pages
Best Practices9993GitHub Pages
SEO10094GitHub Pages
Security6464Tie
TTFB231ms212msVarnish
Composite7675GitHub Pages
Performance
GitHub Pages
74
Varnish
58
Accessibility
GitHub Pages
93
Varnish
91
Security
GitHub Pages
64
Varnish
64
SEO
GitHub Pages
100
Varnish
94
Composite
GitHub Pages
76
Varnish
75

GitHub Pages outperforms Varnish in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 75). Varnish leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, GitHub Pages or Varnish?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, GitHub Pages sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (74 vs 58 on average).
Which has better security, GitHub Pages or Varnish?
GitHub Pages sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 64 on average).
Should I choose GitHub Pages or Varnish 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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