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HSTS vs Pure CSS

Based on 2211 and 7 real audits

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MetricHSTSPure CSSWinner
Performance4658Pure CSS
Accessibility8882HSTS
Best Practices8795Pure CSS
SEO9091Pure CSS
Security6867HSTS
TTFB343ms274msPure CSS
Composite7474Tie
Performance
HSTS
46
Pure CSS
58
Accessibility
HSTS
88
Pure CSS
82
Security
HSTS
68
Pure CSS
67
SEO
HSTS
90
Pure CSS
91
Composite
HSTS
74
Pure CSS
74

Pure CSS outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 74). HSTS leads in accessibility, security.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Pure CSS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Pure CSS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (58 vs 46 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Pure CSS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 67 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or Pure CSS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Pure CSS 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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