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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 Score1590 ms
Rank#488
TTFB270ms
Time to 1MB557ms
Score1590
LCP670ms
FCP470ms
T5 Data Centers

T5 Data Centers

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WPTR ScoreWinner1090 ms
Rank#274
TTFB688ms
Time to 1MB116ms
Score1090
LCP1088ms
FCP888ms

Our Verdict

Laughing Squid wins with 270ms TTFB (vs T5 Data Centers's 688ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLaughing SquidT5 Data CentersWinner
DNS Lookup53ms269msLaughing Squid
TCP Connection71ms141msLaughing Squid
TLS Handshake67ms134msLaughing Squid
Server Processing62ms268msLaughing Squid
Total TTFB253ms812msLaughing Squid

Technology & Security Features

Laughing Squid

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

T5 Data Centers

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size125.4 KB
3/3
Laughing Squid Security Features
1/3
T5 Data Centers 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.