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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

maxcluster
WPTR Score1278 ms
Rank#338
TTFB195ms
Time to 1MB386ms
Score1278
LCP595ms
FCP395ms
Mc-Host24
WPTR ScoreWinner511 ms
Rank#40
TTFB119ms
Time to 1MB119ms
Score511
LCP519ms
FCP319ms

Our Verdict

Mc-Host24 wins with 119ms TTFB (vs maxcluster's 195ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhasemaxclusterMc-Host24Winner
DNS Lookup173ms27msMc-Host24
TCP Connection46ms14msMc-Host24
TLS Handshake49ms18msMc-Host24
Server Processing84ms166msmaxcluster
Total TTFB352ms225msMc-Host24

Technology & Security Features

maxcluster

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size203.7 KB

Mc-Host24

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size173.6 KB
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maxcluster Security Features
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Mc-Host24 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.