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USGorilla ServersvsHerokuUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Gorilla Servers

Gorilla Servers

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WPTR Score5129 ms
Rank#819
TTFB1434ms
Time to 1MB1633ms
Score5129
LCP1834ms
FCP1634ms
Heroku
WPTR ScoreWinner758 ms
Rank#153
TTFB94ms
Time to 1MB233ms
Score758
LCP494ms
FCP294ms

Our Verdict

Heroku wins with 94ms TTFB (vs Gorilla Servers's 1434ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGorilla ServersHerokuWinner
DNS Lookup353ms109msHeroku
TCP Connection344ms30msHeroku
TLS Handshake174ms32msHeroku
Server Processing339ms28msHeroku
Total TTFB1210ms199msHeroku

Technology & Security Features

Gorilla Servers

Server/CDNnginx/1.22.1
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size126.2 KB

Heroku

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size275.8 KB
0/3
Gorilla Servers Security Features
2/3
Heroku 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.