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MySQL vs WordPress.com

Based on 64 and 1 real audits

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MetricMySQLWordPress.comWinner
Performance5071WordPress.com
Accessibility8889WordPress.com
Best Practices8996WordPress.com
SEO8992WordPress.com
Security6668WordPress.com
TTFB254ms127msWordPress.com
Composite7579WordPress.com
Performance
MySQL
50
WordPress.com
71
Accessibility
MySQL
88
WordPress.com
89
Security
MySQL
66
WordPress.com
68
SEO
MySQL
89
WordPress.com
92
Composite
MySQL
75
WordPress.com
79

WordPress.com outperforms MySQL in 7 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (79 vs 75). MySQL leads in no categories.

FAQ

Which is faster, MySQL or WordPress.com?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WordPress.com sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (71 vs 50 on average).
Which has better security, MySQL or WordPress.com?
WordPress.com sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 66 on average).
Should I choose MySQL or WordPress.com for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WordPress.com scores higher on performance while MySQL may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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