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GBKrystal HostingvsNode4GB

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Krystal Hosting

Krystal Hosting

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WPTR ScoreWinner1453 ms
Rank#391
TTFB203ms
Time to 1MB484ms
Score1453
LCP603ms
FCP403ms
Node4
WPTR Score1677 ms
Rank#454
TTFB514ms
Time to 1MB447ms
Score1677
LCP914ms
FCP714ms

Our Verdict

Krystal Hosting wins with 203ms TTFB (vs Node4's 514ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseKrystal HostingNode4Winner
DNS Lookup126ms90msNode4
TCP Connection55ms55msTie
TLS Handshake57ms108msKrystal Hosting
Server Processing53ms351msKrystal Hosting
Total TTFB291ms604msKrystal Hosting

Technology & Security Features

Krystal Hosting

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size282.0 KB

Node4

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size195.4 KB
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Krystal Hosting Security Features
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Node4 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.