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nzCatalyst CloudvsWebdrivenz

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Catalyst Cloud

Catalyst Cloud

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WPTR Score88147 ms
Rank#919
TTFB2815ms
Time to 1MB35031ms
Score88147
LCP3215ms
FCP3015ms
Webdrive
WPTR ScoreWinner31285 ms
Rank#911
TTFB137ms
Time to 1MB12732ms
Score31285
LCP537ms
FCP337ms

Our Verdict

Webdrive wins with 137ms TTFB (vs Catalyst Cloud's 2815ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseCatalyst CloudWebdriveWinner
DNS Lookup955ms452msWebdrive
TCP Connection1605ms167msWebdrive
TLS Handshake679ms55msWebdrive
Server Processing834ms54msWebdrive
Total TTFB4073ms728msWebdrive

Technology & Security Features

Catalyst Cloud

Server/CDNgunicorn
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size37.7 KB

Webdrive

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size0.2 KB
0/3
Catalyst Cloud Security Features
0/3
Webdrive 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.