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Nginx vs SmugMug

Based on 861 and 1 real audits

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MetricNginxSmugMugWinner
Performance4965SmugMug
Accessibility8692SmugMug
Best Practices8777Nginx
SEO9092SmugMug
Security6572SmugMug
TTFB475ms347msSmugMug
Composite7378SmugMug
Performance
Nginx
49
SmugMug
65
Accessibility
Nginx
86
SmugMug
92
Security
Nginx
65
SmugMug
72
SEO
Nginx
90
SmugMug
92
Composite
Nginx
73
SmugMug
78

SmugMug outperforms Nginx in 6 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 73). Nginx leads in best practices.

FAQ

Which is faster, Nginx or SmugMug?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, SmugMug sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (65 vs 49 on average).
Which has better security, Nginx or SmugMug?
SmugMug sites score higher on security analysis (72 vs 65 on average).
Should I choose Nginx or SmugMug for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. SmugMug scores higher on performance while Nginx may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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