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USDigital RealtyvsSmarterASP.NETUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Digital Realty

Digital Realty

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WPTR ScoreWinner1900 ms
Rank#611
TTFB962ms
Time to 1MB523ms
Score1900
LCP1362ms
FCP1162ms
SmarterASP.NET

SmarterASP.NET

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WPTR Score49587 ms
Rank#913
TTFB497ms
Time to 1MB20413ms
Score49587
LCP897ms
FCP697ms

Our Verdict

SmarterASP.NET wins with 497ms TTFB (vs Digital Realty's 962ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseDigital RealtySmarterASP.NETWinner
DNS Lookup97ms1msSmarterASP.NET
TCP Connection162ms13msSmarterASP.NET
TLS Handshake132ms20msSmarterASP.NET
Server Processing254ms562msDigital Realty
Total TTFB645ms596msSmarterASP.NET

Technology & Security Features

Digital Realty

Server/CDNNext.js
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size310.7 KB

SmarterASP.NET

Server/CDNMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size31.4 KB
0/3
Digital Realty Security Features
3/3
SmarterASP.NET 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.