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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

ICN.Bg
WPTR ScoreWinner768 ms
Rank#229
TTFB490ms
Time to 1MB159ms
Score768
LCP890ms
FCP690ms
SiteGround
WPTR Score1208 ms
Rank#367
TTFB440ms
Time to 1MB325ms
Score1208
LCP840ms
FCP640ms

Our Verdict

SiteGround wins with 440ms TTFB (vs ICN.Bg's 490ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseICN.BgSiteGroundWinner
DNS Lookup31ms49msICN.Bg
TCP Connection14ms17msICN.Bg
TLS Handshake17ms16msSiteGround
Server Processing324ms346msICN.Bg
Total TTFB386ms428msSiteGround

Technology & Security Features

ICN.Bg

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size25.0 KB

SiteGround

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size89.2 KB
1/3
ICN.Bg Security Features
2/3
SiteGround 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.