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HSTS vs Nginx

Based on 4 and 4 real audits

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MetricHSTSNginxWinner
Performance9999Tie
Accessibility9696Tie
Best Practices8181Tie
SEO100100Tie
Security9696Tie
TTFB522ms522msTie
Composite9292Tie
Performance
HSTS
99
Nginx
99
Accessibility
HSTS
96
Nginx
96
Security
HSTS
96
Nginx
96
SEO
HSTS
100
Nginx
100
Composite
HSTS
92
Nginx
92

HSTS and Nginx are closely matched, each leading in different categories. HSTS has a composite score of 92 while Nginx scores 92.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Nginx?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (99 vs 99 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Nginx?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (96 vs 96 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or Nginx 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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