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mod_perl vs OpenSSL

Based on 2 and 45 real audits

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Metricmod_perlOpenSSLWinner
Performance9945mod_perl
Accessibility7686OpenSSL
Best Practices10085mod_perl
SEO8290OpenSSL
Security6764mod_perl
TTFB208ms524msmod_perl
Composite7672mod_perl
Performance
mod_perl
99
OpenSSL
45
Accessibility
mod_perl
76
OpenSSL
86
Security
mod_perl
67
OpenSSL
64
SEO
mod_perl
82
OpenSSL
90
Composite
mod_perl
76
OpenSSL
72

mod_perl outperforms OpenSSL in 5 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 72). OpenSSL leads in accessibility, SEO.

When to choose mod_perl

Choose mod_perl when your primary concern is server response time and performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose OpenSSL

Choose OpenSSL when your primary concern is accessibility and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 2 audited mod_perl sites and 45 audited OpenSSL 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 →

Small sample: one or both technologies have fewer than 10 audited sites. Treat these numbers as directional — medians stabilize around 20–30 audits per side.

FAQ

Which is faster, mod_perl or OpenSSL?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, mod_perl sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (99 vs 45 on average).
Which has better security, mod_perl or OpenSSL?
mod_perl sites score higher on security analysis (67 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, mod_perl or OpenSSL?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor OpenSSL (86 vs 76). Both technologies can be made fully accessible with care — the difference reflects common patterns in the sampled sites, not inherent platform limits.
Which is better for SEO, mod_perl or OpenSSL?
OpenSSL sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (90 vs 82 on average), which cover meta tags, crawlability, mobile friendliness, and structured data. Content strategy and backlinks still matter more than platform choice for ranking.
Which has faster server response (TTFB), mod_perl or OpenSSL?
mod_perl sites show lower Time to First Byte (208 ms vs 524 ms on average). TTFB depends heavily on hosting and CDN setup rather than the technology itself, but the sampled sites suggest a meaningful difference in common deployment patterns.
Should I choose mod_perl or OpenSSL for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. mod_perl scores higher on overall composite score while mod_perl may excel in metrics you care about most. Run a free BeaverCheck audit on a real site using each to compare the metrics relevant to your use case.
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