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DEKernelHostvsKeywebDE

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

KernelHost
WPTR ScoreWinner567 ms
Rank#99
TTFB165ms
Time to 1MB149ms
Score567
LCP565ms
FCP365ms
Keyweb
WPTR Score2348 ms
Rank#666
TTFB831ms
Time to 1MB699ms
Score2348
LCP1231ms
FCP1031ms

Our Verdict

KernelHost wins with 165ms TTFB (vs Keyweb's 831ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseKernelHostKeywebWinner
DNS Lookup63ms1msKeyweb
TCP Connection46ms45msKeyweb
TLS Handshake44ms54msKernelHost
Server Processing56ms570msKernelHost
Total TTFB209ms670msKernelHost

Technology & Security Features

KernelHost

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size85.6 KB

Keyweb

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size115.8 KB
2/3
KernelHost Security Features
1/3
Keyweb 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.