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GOV.UK Template vs Varnish

Based on 1 and 25 real audits

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

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