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dkGigahostvsNordicwaydk

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Gigahost
WPTR Score1881 ms
Rank#510
TTFB338ms
Time to 1MB588ms
Score1881
LCP738ms
FCP538ms
Nordicway
WPTR ScoreWinner1706 ms
Rank#474
TTFB336ms
Time to 1MB522ms
Score1706
LCP736ms
FCP536ms

Our Verdict

Nordicway wins with 336ms TTFB (vs Gigahost's 338ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGigahostNordicwayWinner
DNS Lookup134ms125msNordicway
TCP Connection180ms55msNordicway
TLS Handshake76ms57msNordicway
Server Processing80ms216msGigahost
Total TTFB470ms453msNordicway

Technology & Security Features

Gigahost

Server/CDNApache/2.4.66 (Debia
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size19.0 KB

Nordicway

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size287.6 KB
1/3
Gigahost Security Features
2/3
Nordicway 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.