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GBBistechvsFasthostsGB

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Bistech
WPTR ScoreWinner807 ms
Rank#224
TTFB420ms
Time to 1MB184ms
Score807
LCP820ms
FCP620ms
Fasthosts
WPTR Score1967 ms
Rank#636
TTFB722ms
Time to 1MB680ms
Score1967
LCP1122ms
FCP922ms

Our Verdict

Bistech wins with 420ms TTFB (vs Fasthosts's 722ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseBistechFasthostsWinner
DNS Lookup111ms45msFasthosts
TCP Connection63ms57msFasthosts
TLS Handshake130ms123msFasthosts
Server Processing61ms110msBistech
Total TTFB365ms335msBistech

Technology & Security Features

Bistech

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size116.1 KB

Fasthosts

Server/CDNApache/2.4.62 (Rocky
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size102.0 KB
1/3
Bistech Security Features
1/3
Fasthosts 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.