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DEHost EuropevsVariomediaDE

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Host Europe

Host Europe

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WPTR Score2313 ms
Rank#658
TTFB441ms
Time to 1MB835ms
Score2313
LCP841ms
FCP641ms
Variomedia
WPTR ScoreWinner1157 ms
Rank#331
TTFB387ms
Time to 1MB299ms
Score1157
LCP787ms
FCP587ms

Our Verdict

Variomedia wins with 387ms TTFB (vs Host Europe's 441ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHost EuropeVariomediaWinner
DNS Lookup141ms45msVariomedia
TCP Connection42ms71msHost Europe
TLS Handshake42ms82msHost Europe
Server Processing84ms241msHost Europe
Total TTFB309ms439msVariomedia

Technology & Security Features

Host Europe

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size102.7 KB

Variomedia

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size40.8 KB
0/3
Host Europe Security Features
1/3
Variomedia 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.