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Google Analytics vs List.js

Based on 2070 and 14 real audits

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MetricGoogle AnalyticsList.jsWinner
Performance4248List.js
Accessibility8780Google Analytics
Best Practices8691List.js
SEO9186Google Analytics
Security6666Tie
TTFB419ms468msGoogle Analytics
Composite7374List.js
Performance
Google Analytics
42
List.js
48
Accessibility
Google Analytics
87
List.js
80
Security
Google Analytics
66
List.js
66
SEO
Google Analytics
91
List.js
86
Composite
Google Analytics
73
List.js
74

Google Analytics and List.js are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Google Analytics has a composite score of 73 while List.js scores 74.

When to choose Google Analytics

Choose Google Analytics 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 List.js

Choose List.js when your primary concern is performance and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 2070 audited Google Analytics sites and 14 audited List.js 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, Google Analytics or List.js?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, List.js sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 42 on average).
Which has better security, Google Analytics or List.js?
Google Analytics sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 66 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Google Analytics or List.js?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Google Analytics (87 vs 80). 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, Google Analytics or List.js?
Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 vs 86 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), Google Analytics or List.js?
Google Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (419 ms vs 468 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 Google Analytics or List.js for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. List.js scores higher on overall composite score while Google Analytics 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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