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USLaughing SquidvsSonicUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Laughing Squid

Laughing Squid

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WPTR ScoreWinner1590 ms
Rank#488
TTFB270ms
Time to 1MB557ms
Score1590
LCP670ms
FCP470ms
Sonic
WPTR Score20411 ms
Rank#893
TTFB1505ms
Time to 1MB7768ms
Score20411
LCP1905ms
FCP1705ms

Our Verdict

Laughing Squid wins with 270ms TTFB (vs Sonic's 1505ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLaughing SquidSonicWinner
DNS Lookup53ms669msLaughing Squid
TCP Connection71ms696msLaughing Squid
TLS Handshake67ms201msLaughing Squid
Server Processing62ms202msLaughing Squid
Total TTFB253ms1768msLaughing Squid

Technology & Security Features

Laughing Squid

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size46.2 KB

Sonic

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size53.0 KB
3/3
Laughing Squid Security Features
1/3
Sonic 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.