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HSTS vs SmugMug

Based on 2212 and 1 real audits

MetricHSTSSmugMugWinner
Performance4665SmugMug
Accessibility8892SmugMug
Best Practices8777HSTS
SEO9092SmugMug
Security6872SmugMug
TTFB343ms347msHSTS
Composite7478SmugMug
Performance
HSTS
46
SmugMug
65
Accessibility
HSTS
88
SmugMug
92
Security
HSTS
68
SmugMug
72
SEO
HSTS
90
SmugMug
92
Composite
HSTS
74
SmugMug
78

SmugMug outperforms HSTS in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 74). HSTS leads in best practices, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or SmugMug?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, SmugMug sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (65 vs 46 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or SmugMug?
SmugMug sites score higher on security analysis (72 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or SmugMug for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. SmugMug 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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