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Wptr Lab

plArtnetvsSohostpl

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Artnet
WPTR ScoreWinner1208 ms
Rank#266
TTFB620ms
Time to 1MB133ms
Score1208
LCP1020ms
FCP820ms
Sohost
WPTR Score2853 ms
Rank#704
TTFB951ms
Time to 1MB819ms
Score2853
LCP1351ms
FCP1151ms

Our Verdict

Artnet wins with 620ms TTFB (vs Sohost's 951ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseArtnetSohostWinner
DNS Lookup266ms231msSohost
TCP Connection334ms58msSohost
TLS Handshake72ms60msSohost
Server Processing217ms538msArtnet
Total TTFB889ms887msArtnet

Technology & Security Features

Artnet

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

Sohost

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size190.5 KB
0/3
Artnet Security Features
2/3
Sohost 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.