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GBHeart InternetvsNode4GB

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Heart Internet

Heart Internet

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WPTR Score5951 ms
Rank#820
TTFB378ms
Time to 1MB2295ms
Score5951
LCP778ms
FCP578ms
Node4
WPTR ScoreWinner1677 ms
Rank#454
TTFB514ms
Time to 1MB447ms
Score1677
LCP914ms
FCP714ms

Our Verdict

Heart Internet wins with 378ms TTFB (vs Node4's 514ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHeart InternetNode4Winner
DNS Lookup6ms90msHeart Internet
TCP Connection16ms55msHeart Internet
TLS Handshake19ms108msHeart Internet
Server Processing402ms351msNode4
Total TTFB443ms604msHeart Internet

Technology & Security Features

Heart Internet

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size45.2 KB

Node4

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size195.4 KB
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Heart Internet Security Features
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Node4 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.