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FRDRIvsOptimal-ITFR

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

DRI
WPTR ScoreWinner1338 ms
Rank#270
TTFB610ms
Time to 1MB163ms
Score1338
LCP1010ms
FCP810ms
Optimal-IT
WPTR Score1357 ms
Rank#246
TTFB280ms
Time to 1MB269ms
Score1357
LCP680ms
FCP480ms

Our Verdict

Optimal-IT wins with 280ms TTFB (vs DRI's 610ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseDRIOptimal-ITWinner
DNS Lookup535ms273msOptimal-IT
TCP Connection55ms317msDRI
TLS Handshake57ms60msDRI
Server Processing300ms61msOptimal-IT
Total TTFB947ms711msOptimal-IT

Technology & Security Features

DRI

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size71.3 KB

Optimal-IT

Server/CDNOVHcloud
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size35.8 KB
0/3
DRI Security Features
0/3
Optimal-IT 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.