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HSTS vs mod_perl

Based on 2556 and 2 real audits

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MetricHSTSmod_perlWinner
Performance4999mod_perl
Accessibility8976HSTS
Best Practices88100mod_perl
SEO9182HSTS
Security7067HSTS
TTFB364ms208msmod_perl
Composite7576mod_perl
Performance
HSTS
49
mod_perl
99
Accessibility
HSTS
89
mod_perl
76
Security
HSTS
70
mod_perl
67
SEO
HSTS
91
mod_perl
82
Composite
HSTS
75
mod_perl
76

mod_perl outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 75). HSTS leads in accessibility, SEO, security.

When to choose HSTS

Choose HSTS when your primary concern is accessibility and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose mod_perl

Choose mod_perl when your primary concern is server response time and performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 2556 audited HSTS sites and 2 audited mod_perl 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 →

Small sample: one or both technologies have fewer than 10 audited sites. Treat these numbers as directional — medians stabilize around 20–30 audits per side.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or mod_perl?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, mod_perl sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (99 vs 49 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or mod_perl?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (70 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, HSTS or mod_perl?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor HSTS (89 vs 76). 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, HSTS or mod_perl?
HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 vs 82 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), HSTS or mod_perl?
mod_perl sites show lower Time to First Byte (208 ms vs 364 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 HSTS or mod_perl for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. mod_perl scores higher on overall composite score while HSTS 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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