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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Data4
WPTR ScoreWinner801 ms
Rank#68
TTFB187ms
Time to 1MB114ms
Score801
LCP587ms
FCP387ms
Software Domain

Software Domain

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WPTR Score2219 ms
Rank#514
TTFB362ms
Time to 1MB623ms
Score2219
LCP762ms
FCP562ms

Our Verdict

Data4 wins with 187ms TTFB (vs Software Domain's 362ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseData4Software DomainWinner
DNS Lookup323ms379msData4
TCP Connection52ms200msData4
TLS Handshake53ms70msData4
Server Processing99ms75msSoftware Domain
Total TTFB527ms724msData4

Technology & Security Features

Data4

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size154.1 KB

Software Domain

Server/CDNSoftware Domain
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size9.3 KB
0/3
Data4 Security Features
0/3
Software Domain 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.