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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Gandi
WPTR ScoreWinner482 ms
Rank#93
TTFB83ms
Time to 1MB179ms
Score482
LCP483ms
FCP283ms
Nod Systems

Nod Systems

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WPTR Score852 ms
Rank#407
TTFB958ms
Time to 1MB161ms
Score852
LCP1358ms
FCP1158ms

Our Verdict

Gandi wins with 83ms TTFB (vs Nod Systems's 958ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGandiNod SystemsWinner
DNS Lookup2ms171msGandi
TCP Connection14ms75msGandi
TLS Handshake26ms77msGandi
Server Processing10ms143msGandi
Total TTFB52ms466msGandi

Technology & Security Features

Gandi

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size174.1 KB

Nod Systems

Server/CDNOVHcloud
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size215.4 KB
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Gandi Security Features
0/3
Nod Systems 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.