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USAWSvsPorkbunUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

AWS
WPTR Score2315 ms
Rank#583
TTFB214ms
Time to 1MB765ms
Score2315
LCP614ms
FCP414ms
Porkbun
WPTR ScoreWinner1453 ms
Rank#448
TTFB1136ms
Time to 1MB120ms
Score1453
LCP1536ms
FCP1336ms

Our Verdict

AWS wins with 214ms TTFB (vs Porkbun's 1136ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseAWSPorkbunWinner
DNS Lookup5ms36msAWS
TCP Connection46ms201msAWS
TLS Handshake47ms402msAWS
Server Processing381ms526msAWS
Total TTFB479ms1165msAWS

Technology & Security Features

AWS

Server/CDNServer
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size295.6 KB

Porkbun

Server/CDNopenresty
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size88.7 KB
1/3
AWS Security Features
1/3
Porkbun 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.