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USExpedientvsGlowHostUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Expedient
WPTR ScoreWinner5060 ms
Rank#796
TTFB702ms
Time to 1MB1619ms
Score5060
LCP1102ms
FCP902ms
GlowHost
WPTR Score6603 ms
Rank#831
TTFB632ms
Time to 1MB2300ms
Score6603
LCP1032ms
FCP832ms

Our Verdict

GlowHost wins with 632ms TTFB (vs Expedient's 702ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseExpedientGlowHostWinner
DNS Lookup297ms317msExpedient
TCP Connection429ms449msExpedient
TLS Handshake299ms147msGlowHost
Server Processing149ms170msExpedient
Total TTFB1174ms1083msGlowHost

Technology & Security Features

Expedient

Server/CDNnginx/1.20.1
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size731.6 KB

GlowHost

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size107.1 KB
0/3
Expedient Security Features
0/3
GlowHost 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.