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HSTS vs Next.js

Based on 3294 and 822 real audits

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MetricHSTSNext.jsWinner
Performance5347HSTS
Accessibility9091Next.js
Best Practices8990Next.js
SEO9294Next.js
Security7372HSTS
TTFB403ms438msHSTS
Composite7877HSTS
Performance
HSTS
53
Next.js
47
Accessibility
HSTS
90
Next.js
91
Security
HSTS
73
Next.js
72
SEO
HSTS
92
Next.js
94
Composite
HSTS
78
Next.js
77

HSTS outperforms Next.js in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 77). Next.js leads in accessibility, best practices, SEO.

When to choose HSTS

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

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 3294 audited HSTS sites and 822 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 (53 vs 47 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Next.js?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (73 vs 72 on average).
Which has better accessibility, HSTS or Next.js?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Next.js (91 vs 90). 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 92 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?
HSTS sites show lower Time to First Byte (403 ms vs 438 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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