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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

HostSoch
WPTR ScoreWinner4473 ms
Rank#775
TTFB858ms
Time to 1MB1468ms
Score4473
LCP1258ms
FCP1058ms
Pi Data Centers

Pi Data Centers

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WPTR Score7692 ms
Rank#845
TTFB923ms
Time to 1MB2834ms
Score7692
LCP1323ms
FCP1123ms

Our Verdict

HostSoch wins with 858ms TTFB (vs Pi Data Centers's 923ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHostSochPi Data CentersWinner
DNS Lookup85ms107msHostSoch
TCP Connection332ms257msPi Data Centers
TLS Handshake252ms255msHostSoch
Server Processing281ms271msPi Data Centers
Total TTFB950ms890msHostSoch

Technology & Security Features

HostSoch

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size9.2 KB

Pi Data Centers

Server/CDNApache/2.4.65 (Ubunt
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size289.9 KB
0/3
HostSoch Security Features
0/3
Pi Data Centers 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.