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USDigitalOceanvsPair NetworksUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

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WPTR ScoreWinner582 ms
Rank#121
TTFB36ms
Time to 1MB223ms
Score582
LCP436ms
FCP236ms
Pair Networks

Pair Networks

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WPTR Score2563 ms
Rank#596
TTFB346ms
Time to 1MB747ms
Score2563
LCP746ms
FCP546ms

Our Verdict

DigitalOcean wins with 36ms TTFB (vs Pair Networks's 346ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseDigitalOceanPair NetworksWinner
DNS Lookup5ms128msDigitalOcean
TCP Connection6ms16msDigitalOcean
TLS Handshake12ms20msDigitalOcean
Server Processing24ms606msDigitalOcean
Total TTFB47ms770msDigitalOcean

Technology & Security Features

DigitalOcean

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size236.7 KB

Pair Networks

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size292.8 KB
0/3
DigitalOcean Security Features
2/3
Pair Networks 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.