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WordPress vs WP Engine

Based on 36 and 1 real audits

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MetricWordPressWP EngineWinner
Performance4751WP Engine
Accessibility9089WordPress
Best Practices8981WordPress
SEO9292Tie
Security6664WordPress
TTFB189ms263msWordPress
Composite7575Tie
Performance
WordPress
47
WP Engine
51
Accessibility
WordPress
90
WP Engine
89
Security
WordPress
66
WP Engine
64
SEO
WordPress
92
WP Engine
92
Composite
WordPress
75
WP Engine
75

WordPress outperforms WP Engine in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (75 vs 75). WP Engine leads in performance.

FAQ

Which is faster, WordPress or WP Engine?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, WP Engine sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (51 vs 47 on average).
Which has better security, WordPress or WP Engine?
WordPress sites score higher on security analysis (66 vs 64 on average).
Should I choose WordPress or WP Engine for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. WP Engine scores higher on performance while WordPress may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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