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Wptr Lab

hkDataplugsvsLayerStackhk

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Dataplugs
WPTR ScoreWinner1865 ms
Rank#665
TTFB765ms
Time to 1MB777ms
Score1865
LCP1165ms
FCP965ms
LayerStack
WPTR Score2566 ms
Rank#372
TTFB848ms
Time to 1MB188ms
Score2566
LCP1248ms
FCP1048ms

Our Verdict

Dataplugs wins with 765ms TTFB (vs LayerStack's 848ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseDataplugsLayerStackWinner
DNS Lookup0ms1msDataplugs
TCP Connection0ms4msDataplugs
TLS Handshake0ms9msDataplugs
Server Processing0ms2101msDataplugs
Total TTFB0ms2115msDataplugs

Technology & Security Features

Dataplugs

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size183.1 KB

LayerStack

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size80.0 KB
0/3
Dataplugs Security Features
1/3
LayerStack 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.