GitHub|Since 2007
Wptr Lab

DEContabovsHost EuropeDE

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Contabo
WPTR ScoreWinner362 ms
Rank#61
TTFB196ms
Time to 1MB108ms
Score362
LCP596ms
FCP396ms
Host Europe

Host Europe

View Details →
WPTR Score2313 ms
Rank#658
TTFB441ms
Time to 1MB835ms
Score2313
LCP841ms
FCP641ms

Our Verdict

Contabo wins with 196ms TTFB (vs Host Europe's 441ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseContaboHost EuropeWinner
DNS Lookup1ms141msContabo
TCP Connection13ms42msContabo
TLS Handshake17ms42msContabo
Server Processing72ms84msContabo
Total TTFB103ms309msContabo

Technology & Security Features

Contabo

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size2032.0 KB

Host Europe

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size102.7 KB
3/3
Contabo Security Features
0/3
Host Europe 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.