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plArtnetvsSmarthostpl

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Artnet
WPTR ScoreWinner660 ms
Rank#240
TTFB670ms
Time to 1MB99ms
Score660
LCP1070ms
FCP870ms
Smarthost
WPTR Score1459 ms
Rank#542
TTFB1123ms
Time to 1MB284ms
Score1459
LCP1523ms
FCP1323ms

Our Verdict

Artnet wins with 670ms TTFB (vs Smarthost's 1123ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseArtnetSmarthostWinner
DNS Lookup57ms61msArtnet
TCP Connection67ms60msSmarthost
TLS Handshake72ms112msArtnet
Server Processing226ms544msArtnet
Total TTFB422ms777msArtnet

Technology & Security Features

Artnet

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size98.9 KB

Smarthost

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size278.9 KB
0/3
Artnet Security Features
1/3
Smarthost 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.