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TRHostlarvsNatrotr

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Hostlar
WPTR Score1989 ms
Rank#589
TTFB1046ms
Time to 1MB466ms
Score1989
LCP1446ms
FCP1246ms
Natro
WPTR ScoreWinner713 ms
Rank#183
TTFB333ms
Time to 1MB172ms
Score713
LCP733ms
FCP533ms

Our Verdict

Natro wins with 333ms TTFB (vs Hostlar's 1046ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHostlarNatroWinner
DNS Lookup39ms4msNatro
TCP Connection76ms6msNatro
TLS Handshake62ms11msNatro
Server Processing694ms279msNatro
Total TTFB871ms300msNatro

Technology & Security Features

Hostlar

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size615.4 KB

Natro

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size232.3 KB
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Hostlar Security Features
2/3
Natro 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.