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Wptr Lab

DEmaxclustervsWindcloudDE

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
Windcloud
WPTR ScoreWinner1118 ms
Rank#273
TTFB260ms
Time to 1MB294ms
Score1118
LCP660ms
FCP460ms

Our Verdict

maxcluster wins with 195ms TTFB (vs Windcloud's 260ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhasemaxclusterWindcloudWinner
DNS Lookup173ms133msWindcloud
TCP Connection46ms119msmaxcluster
TLS Handshake49ms62msmaxcluster
Server Processing84ms98msmaxcluster
Total TTFB352ms412msmaxcluster

Technology & Security Features

maxcluster

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

Windcloud

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size30.1 KB
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maxcluster Security Features
0/3
Windcloud 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.