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HSTS vs HTTP/3

Based on 401 and 211 real audits

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MetricHSTSHTTP/3Winner
Performance4640HSTS
Accessibility9089HSTS
Best Practices8987HSTS
SEO9291HSTS
Security6767Tie
TTFB366ms290msHTTP/3
Composite7574HSTS
Performance
HSTS
46
HTTP/3
40
Accessibility
HSTS
90
HTTP/3
89
Security
HSTS
67
HTTP/3
67
SEO
HSTS
92
HTTP/3
91
Composite
HSTS
75
HTTP/3
74

HSTS outperforms HTTP/3 in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 74). HTTP/3 leads in TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or HTTP/3?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (46 vs 40 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or HTTP/3?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 67 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or HTTP/3 for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS scores higher on performance while HSTS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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