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HSTS vs Next.js

Based on 2488 and 596 real audits

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MetricHSTSNext.jsWinner
Performance4838HSTS
Accessibility8990Next.js
Best Practices8788Next.js
SEO9194Next.js
Security6967HSTS
TTFB354ms289msNext.js
Composite7574HSTS
Performance
HSTS
48
Next.js
38
Accessibility
HSTS
89
Next.js
90
Security
HSTS
69
Next.js
67
SEO
HSTS
91
Next.js
94
Composite
HSTS
75
Next.js
74

Next.js outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 75). HSTS leads in performance, security, composite score.

When to choose HSTS

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

When to choose Next.js

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 2488 audited HSTS sites and 596 audited Next.js 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 →

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Next.js?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 38 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Next.js?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, HSTS or Next.js?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Next.js (90 vs 89). 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 Next.js?
Next.js sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (94 vs 91 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 Next.js?
Next.js sites show lower Time to First Byte (289 ms vs 354 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 Next.js for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS 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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