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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Locaweb
WPTR Score3280 ms
Rank#757
TTFB2762ms
Time to 1MB305ms
Score3280
LCP3162ms
FCP2962ms
VirtuaServer

VirtuaServer

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WPTR ScoreWinner1828 ms
Rank#519
TTFB566ms
Time to 1MB483ms
Score1828
LCP966ms
FCP766ms

Our Verdict

VirtuaServer wins with 566ms TTFB (vs Locaweb's 2762ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLocawebVirtuaServerWinner
DNS Lookup1542ms54msVirtuaServer
TCP Connection70ms189msLocaweb
TLS Handshake89ms286msLocaweb
Server Processing847ms140msVirtuaServer
Total TTFB2548ms669msVirtuaServer

Technology & Security Features

Locaweb

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size169.5 KB

VirtuaServer

Server/CDNnginx/1.20.1
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size17.1 KB
1/3
Locaweb Security Features
0/3
VirtuaServer 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.