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chHostpointvsHoststarch

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Hostpoint
WPTR ScoreWinner1060 ms
Rank#318
TTFB237ms
Time to 1MB379ms
Score1060
LCP637ms
FCP437ms
Hoststar
WPTR Score1612 ms
Rank#603
TTFB1882ms
Time to 1MB205ms
Score1612
LCP2282ms
FCP2082ms

Our Verdict

Hostpoint wins with 237ms TTFB (vs Hoststar's 1882ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHostpointHoststarWinner
DNS Lookup28ms45msHostpoint
TCP Connection39ms149msHostpoint
TLS Handshake41ms57msHostpoint
Server Processing42ms869msHostpoint
Total TTFB150ms1120msHostpoint

Technology & Security Features

Hostpoint

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size329.6 KB

Hoststar

Server/CDNHostStar
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size2245.4 KB
1/3
Hostpoint Security Features
1/3
Hoststar 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.