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bgHost.bgvsICN.Bgbg

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Host.bg
WPTR ScoreWinner774 ms
Rank#221
TTFB442ms
Time to 1MB173ms
Score774
LCP842ms
FCP642ms
ICN.Bg
WPTR Score791 ms
Rank#200
TTFB435ms
Time to 1MB158ms
Score791
LCP835ms
FCP635ms

Our Verdict

ICN.Bg wins with 435ms TTFB (vs Host.bg's 442ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHost.bgICN.BgWinner
DNS Lookup31ms42msHost.bg
TCP Connection42ms54msHost.bg
TLS Handshake17ms19msHost.bg
Server Processing269ms297msHost.bg
Total TTFB359ms412msICN.Bg

Technology & Security Features

Host.bg

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size24.9 KB

ICN.Bg

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size25.0 KB
1/3
Host.bg Security Features
1/3
ICN.Bg 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.