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USCompass DatacentersvsGlowHostUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Compass Datacenters

Compass Datacenters

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WPTR ScoreWinner1074 ms
Rank#530
TTFB1495ms
Time to 1MB117ms
Score1074
LCP1895ms
FCP1695ms
GlowHost
WPTR Score6603 ms
Rank#831
TTFB632ms
Time to 1MB2300ms
Score6603
LCP1032ms
FCP832ms

Our Verdict

GlowHost wins with 632ms TTFB (vs Compass Datacenters's 1495ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseCompass DatacentersGlowHostWinner
DNS Lookup69ms317msCompass Datacenters
TCP Connection188ms449msCompass Datacenters
TLS Handshake180ms147msGlowHost
Server Processing356ms170msGlowHost
Total TTFB793ms1083msGlowHost

Technology & Security Features

Compass Datacenters

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size96.8 KB

GlowHost

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size107.1 KB
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Compass Datacenters Security Features
0/3
GlowHost 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.