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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Hoststar
WPTR Score1612 ms
Rank#603
TTFB1882ms
Time to 1MB205ms
Score1612
LCP2282ms
FCP2082ms
Swizzonic
WPTR ScoreWinner667 ms
Rank#176
TTFB507ms
Time to 1MB102ms
Score667
LCP907ms
FCP707ms

Our Verdict

Swizzonic wins with 507ms TTFB (vs Hoststar's 1882ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseHoststarSwizzonicWinner
DNS Lookup45ms7msSwizzonic
TCP Connection149ms65msSwizzonic
TLS Handshake57ms101msHoststar
Server Processing869ms249msSwizzonic
Total TTFB1120ms422msSwizzonic

Technology & Security Features

Hoststar

Server/CDNHostStar
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size2245.4 KB

Swizzonic

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size134.2 KB
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Hoststar Security Features
1/3
Swizzonic 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.