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HSTS vs Varnish

Based on 30 and 2 real audits

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MetricHSTSVarnishWinner
Performance8949HSTS
Accessibility9286HSTS
Best Practices8288Varnish
SEO9763HSTS
Security9072HSTS
TTFB671ms230msVarnish
Composite8870HSTS
Performance
HSTS
89
Varnish
49
Accessibility
HSTS
92
Varnish
86
Security
HSTS
90
Varnish
72
SEO
HSTS
97
Varnish
63
Composite
HSTS
88
Varnish
70

HSTS outperforms Varnish in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (88 vs 70). Varnish leads in best practices, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Varnish?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (89 vs 49 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Varnish?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (90 vs 72 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or Varnish 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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