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USGlowHostvsTurnKey InternetUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

GlowHost
WPTR Score6603 ms
Rank#831
TTFB632ms
Time to 1MB2300ms
Score6603
LCP1032ms
FCP832ms
TurnKey Internet

TurnKey Internet

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WPTR ScoreWinner468 ms
Rank#218
TTFB537ms
Time to 1MB129ms
Score468
LCP937ms
FCP737ms

Our Verdict

TurnKey Internet wins with 537ms TTFB (vs GlowHost's 632ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGlowHostTurnKey InternetWinner
DNS Lookup317ms79msTurnKey Internet
TCP Connection449ms17msTurnKey Internet
TLS Handshake147ms22msTurnKey Internet
Server Processing170ms40msTurnKey Internet
Total TTFB1083ms158msTurnKey Internet

Technology & Security Features

GlowHost

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size107.1 KB

TurnKey Internet

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size344.3 KB
0/3
GlowHost Security Features
2/3
TurnKey Internet 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.