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Wptr Lab

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Hekko
WPTR Score3026 ms
Rank#637
TTFB626ms
Time to 1MB756ms
Score3026
LCP1026ms
FCP826ms
Kylos
WPTR ScoreWinner1045 ms
Rank#347
TTFB554ms
Time to 1MB251ms
Score1045
LCP954ms
FCP754ms

Our Verdict

Kylos wins with 554ms TTFB (vs Hekko's 626ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHekkoKylosWinner
DNS Lookup44ms170msHekko
TCP Connection100ms69msKylos
TLS Handshake62ms131msHekko
Server Processing1006ms73msKylos
Total TTFB1212ms443msKylos

Technology & Security Features

Hekko

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size201.4 KB

Kylos

Server/CDNnginx centminmod
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size42.9 KB
2/3
Hekko Security Features
0/3
Kylos 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.