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Netlify CDN vs Open Graph

Based on 55 and 3363 real audits

MetricNetlify CDNOpen GraphWinner
Performance6245Netlify CDN
Accessibility9089Netlify CDN
Best Practices9287Netlify CDN
SEO9592Netlify CDN
Security6966Netlify CDN
TTFB352ms360msNetlify CDN
Composite7774Netlify CDN
Performance
Netlify CDN
62
Open Graph
45
Accessibility
Netlify CDN
90
Open Graph
89
Security
Netlify CDN
69
Open Graph
66
SEO
Netlify CDN
95
Open Graph
92
Composite
Netlify CDN
77
Open Graph
74

Netlify CDN outperforms Open Graph in 7 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (77 vs 74). Open Graph leads in no categories.

When to choose Netlify CDN

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

When to choose Open Graph

Open Graph doesn't clearly lead Netlify CDN in any category on the sampled sites — pick it based on developer experience, ecosystem, or existing team skills rather than the audit scores.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 55 audited Netlify CDN sites and 3363 audited Open Graph 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 →

FAQ

Which is faster, Netlify CDN or Open Graph?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Netlify CDN sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (62 vs 45 on average).
Which has better security, Netlify CDN or Open Graph?
Netlify CDN sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 66 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Netlify CDN or Open Graph?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Netlify CDN (90 vs 89). 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, Netlify CDN or Open Graph?
Netlify CDN sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (95 vs 92 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), Netlify CDN or Open Graph?
Netlify CDN sites show lower Time to First Byte (352 ms vs 360 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 Netlify CDN or Open Graph for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Netlify CDN scores higher on overall composite score while Netlify CDN 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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