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Kinsta vs MySQL

Based on 2 and 255 real audits

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MetricKinstaMySQLWinner
Performance3546MySQL
Accessibility9990Kinsta
Best Practices7787MySQL
SEO9290Kinsta
Security6565Tie
TTFB289ms274msMySQL
Composite7674Kinsta
Performance
Kinsta
35
MySQL
46
Accessibility
Kinsta
99
MySQL
90
Security
Kinsta
65
MySQL
65
SEO
Kinsta
92
MySQL
90
Composite
Kinsta
76
MySQL
74

Kinsta and MySQL are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Kinsta has a composite score of 76 while MySQL scores 74.

FAQ

Which is faster, Kinsta or MySQL?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, MySQL sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (46 vs 35 on average).
Which has better security, Kinsta or MySQL?
Kinsta sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 65 on average).
Should I choose Kinsta or MySQL for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. MySQL scores higher on performance while Kinsta may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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