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AcuityScan vs GTmetrix

GTmetrix is a solid, focused page-speed tool. AcuityScan measures performance too, then adds the seven other things that decide whether a site is actually healthy.

GTmetrix is a clean, well-known performance tool with helpful waterfall charts and historical tracking on its paid plans. If page speed is the only metric you're chasing, it's a fine choice. AcuityScan measures Core Web Vitals through the same Google data source, then scores performance next to email, security, SEO, accessibility, privacy, and mobile so a fast-but-broken site can't hide behind a good speed grade.

AcuityScan vs GTmetrix, side by side

Page speed and Core Web Vitals.

	AcuityScan	GTmetrix
Primary focus	Full website audit	Page speed
Categories covered	8	1 (+ light SEO)
Core Web Vitals (LCP/INP/CLS)	Yes (Google PSI)	Yes
TTFB + compression + CDN	Yes	Yes
Email, DNS, SSL depth	Yes	No
Accessibility (WCAG)	Yes (axe-core)	No
Privacy / tracker audit	Yes	No
Unified 0-100 health score	Yes	Letter grade (speed)
Monitoring & alerts	Included in Pro	From $11/mo
Starting paid tier	$29/mo	$11/mo
Plain-English fix for every issue	Yes	No
Native Claude / MCP integration	Yes	No

Comparison based on GTmetrix's publicly listed features and pricing as of 2026. Competitor capabilities change, so if anything here is outdated, let us know.

Where AcuityScan goes further

Seven categories GTmetrix does not assess: email, DNS, SSL/TLS, full SEO, accessibility, privacy, and mobile.
Performance scored alongside everything else, so a fast page with broken email or no DMARC still shows up.
A real axe-core accessibility audit and a tracker/privacy scan in the same run.
Plain-English fixes and a shareable report for every category, not just speed.

When GTmetrix is the better choice

We would rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. GTmetrix is the better fit when:

Page speed is the only thing you're optimizing and you want a dedicated speed dashboard.
You rely on GTmetrix's specific waterfall view or its low-cost speed-only monitoring at $11/mo.
You want repeated speed tests from a specific test location and device profile.

Questions

Does AcuityScan measure Core Web Vitals like GTmetrix?

Yes. AcuityScan pulls Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) and supporting metrics through Google's PageSpeed Insights data, plus TTFB, compression, CDN detection, render-blocking scripts, and a 60+ technology stack scan.

Why scan more than just speed?

A fast site can still be failing email authentication, leaking trackers before consent, or be inaccessible to screen readers. AcuityScan scores performance next to those so you see the full picture, not one metric.

Is AcuityScan more expensive than GTmetrix?

GTmetrix's paid speed monitoring starts lower, around $11/mo as of 2026. AcuityScan is $29/mo but monitors all 8 categories, not just page speed. Compare current pricing on both sites before deciding.

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GTmetrix is a trademark of its respective owner. AcuityScan is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GTmetrix. This comparison reflects publicly available information as of 2026 and may change, verify current features and pricing on each provider's own site.