Based on 1992 and 65 real audits
| Metric | jQuery | Windows Server | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 45 | 45 | Tie |
| Accessibility | 86 | 87 | Windows Server |
| Best Practices | 87 | 85 | jQuery |
| SEO | 90 | 91 | Windows Server |
| Security | 65 | 66 | Windows Server |
| TTFB | 460ms | 527ms | jQuery |
| Composite | 74 | 72 | jQuery |
jQuery and Windows Server are closely matched, each leading in different categories. jQuery has a composite score of 74 while Windows Server scores 72.
Choose jQuery when your primary concern is server response time and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.
Choose Windows Server when your primary concern is accessibility and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.
Scores are medians across 1992 audited jQuery sites and 65 audited Windows Server sites in the BeaverCheck database. Every audit runs the same 100+ checks — Lighthouse performance, security headers, accessibility, SEO, server response time — against a real URL. No vendor input, no sponsorship, no affiliate links. Read the full methodology →
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