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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

CriticalCase

CriticalCase

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WPTR ScoreWinner3400 ms
Rank#807
TTFB3950ms
Time to 1MB552ms
Score3400
LCP4350ms
FCP4150ms
Noamweb
WPTR Score17519 ms
Rank#892
TTFB867ms
Time to 1MB7022ms
Score17519
LCP1267ms
FCP1067ms

Our Verdict

Noamweb wins with 867ms TTFB (vs CriticalCase's 3950ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseCriticalCaseNoamwebWinner
DNS Lookup43ms345msCriticalCase
TCP Connection54ms64msCriticalCase
TLS Handshake51ms186msCriticalCase
Server Processing1927ms71msNoamweb
Total TTFB2075ms666msNoamweb

Technology & Security Features

CriticalCase

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size399.2 KB

Noamweb

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size21.1 KB
0/3
CriticalCase Security Features
0/3
Noamweb 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.