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FRAlsace WebvsGandiFR

Head-to-head hosting performance comparison based on real test data

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Alsace Web
WPTR Score2466 ms
Rank#615
TTFB59ms
Time to 1MB993ms
Score2466
LCP459ms
FCP259ms
Gandi
WPTR ScoreWinner456 ms
Rank#87
TTFB94ms
Time to 1MB172ms
Score456
LCP494ms
FCP294ms

Our Verdict

Alsace Web wins with 59ms TTFB (vs Gandi's 94ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseAlsace WebGandiWinner
DNS Lookup19ms2msGandi
TCP Connection12ms10msGandi
TLS Handshake17ms21msAlsace Web
Server Processing35ms10msGandi
Total TTFB83ms43msAlsace Web

Technology & Security Features

Alsace Web

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size9.4 KB

Gandi

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size174.1 KB
2/3
Alsace Web Security Features
1/3
Gandi Security Features

TTFB Comparison Over Time

Understanding the Metrics

WPTR Score: Wptr Lab Real-Load Score: (Time to 1MB x 2.4) + TTFB. Raw server & network performance (Lower is better).
TTFB: Time to First Byte - How fast the server responds
Time to 1MB: Time to 1MB - Time taken to download 1MB of data (lower is better)
LCP: Largest Contentful Paint - When main content loads
FCP: First Contentful Paint - When first content appears
Score: Overall performance score (0-100)

A Note on Hosting Selection

While TTFB and performance metrics are important indicators, choosing the right hosting provider involves many other factors: security measures, customer support quality, uptime guarantees, scalability options, and pricing structure. Academic research emphasizes that a balanced approach considering all these aspects leads to better long-term outcomes.

Chizhov, A., & Fesenko, A. (2025). Web hosting companies' client solutions: A study of a strategic standpoint. Corporate & Business Strategy Review. doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i1art14

Data in this comparison is obtained through independent tests using our TTFB Checker tool.