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HTTP/3 vs Varnish

Based on 1 and 2 real audits

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MetricHTTP/3VarnishWinner
Performance2449Varnish
Accessibility9786HTTP/3
Best Practices7788Varnish
SEO7763HTTP/3
Security7172Varnish
TTFB11ms230msHTTP/3
Composite6970Varnish
Performance
HTTP/3
24
Varnish
49
Accessibility
HTTP/3
97
Varnish
86
Security
HTTP/3
71
Varnish
72
SEO
HTTP/3
77
Varnish
63
Composite
HTTP/3
69
Varnish
70

Varnish outperforms HTTP/3 in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (70 vs 69). HTTP/3 leads in accessibility, SEO, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, HTTP/3 or Varnish?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Varnish sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (49 vs 24 on average).
Which has better security, HTTP/3 or Varnish?
Varnish sites score higher on security analysis (72 vs 71 on average).
Should I choose HTTP/3 or Varnish for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Varnish scores higher on performance while HTTP/3 may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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