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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Ikoula
WPTR ScoreWinner488 ms
Rank#154
TTFB235ms
Time to 1MB175ms
Score488
LCP635ms
FCP435ms
Nod Systems

Nod Systems

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WPTR Score852 ms
Rank#407
TTFB958ms
Time to 1MB161ms
Score852
LCP1358ms
FCP1158ms

Our Verdict

Ikoula wins with 235ms TTFB (vs Nod Systems's 958ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseIkoulaNod SystemsWinner
DNS Lookup2ms171msIkoula
TCP Connection16ms75msIkoula
TLS Handshake20ms77msIkoula
Server Processing30ms143msIkoula
Total TTFB68ms466msIkoula

Technology & Security Features

Ikoula

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size73.8 KB

Nod Systems

Server/CDNOVHcloud
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size215.4 KB
3/3
Ikoula Security Features
0/3
Nod Systems 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.