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GOV.UK Frontend vs Varnish

Based on 1 and 25 real audits

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MetricGOV.UK FrontendVarnishWinner
Performance7758GOV.UK Frontend
Accessibility10091GOV.UK Frontend
Best Practices10093GOV.UK Frontend
SEO10094GOV.UK Frontend
Security8464GOV.UK Frontend
TTFB1133ms212msVarnish
Composite8875GOV.UK Frontend
Performance
GOV.UK Frontend
77
Varnish
58
Accessibility
GOV.UK Frontend
100
Varnish
91
Security
GOV.UK Frontend
84
Varnish
64
SEO
GOV.UK Frontend
100
Varnish
94
Composite
GOV.UK Frontend
88
Varnish
75

GOV.UK Frontend outperforms Varnish in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (88 vs 75). Varnish leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, GOV.UK Frontend or Varnish?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, GOV.UK Frontend sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (77 vs 58 on average).
Which has better security, GOV.UK Frontend or Varnish?
GOV.UK Frontend sites score higher on security analysis (84 vs 64 on average).
Should I choose GOV.UK Frontend or Varnish for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. GOV.UK Frontend scores higher on performance while GOV.UK Frontend may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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