GitHub|Since 2007
Wptr Lab

USFastCometvsFlexentialUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

FastComet
WPTR ScoreWinner701 ms
Rank#76
TTFB53ms
Time to 1MB180ms
Score701
LCP453ms
FCP253ms
Flexential
WPTR Score3614 ms
Rank#752
TTFB2160ms
Time to 1MB520ms
Score3614
LCP2560ms
FCP2360ms

Our Verdict

FastComet wins with 53ms TTFB (vs Flexential's 2160ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseFastCometFlexentialWinner
DNS Lookup63ms1msFlexential
TCP Connection14ms6msFlexential
TLS Handshake17ms9msFlexential
Server Processing175ms2350msFastComet
Total TTFB269ms2366msFastComet

Technology & Security Features

FastComet

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size210.2 KB

Flexential

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size167.7 KB
1/3
FastComet Security Features
1/3
Flexential 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.