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HSTS vs Kestrel

Based on 396 and 1 real audits

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MetricHSTSKestrelWinner
Performance4633HSTS
Accessibility9091Kestrel
Best Practices8973HSTS
SEO92100Kestrel
Security6753HSTS
TTFB356ms122msKestrel
Composite7469HSTS
Performance
HSTS
46
Kestrel
33
Accessibility
HSTS
90
Kestrel
91
Security
HSTS
67
Kestrel
53
SEO
HSTS
92
Kestrel
100
Composite
HSTS
74
Kestrel
69

HSTS outperforms Kestrel in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 69). Kestrel leads in accessibility, SEO, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Kestrel?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (46 vs 33 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Kestrel?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 53 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or Kestrel 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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