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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Myarena
WPTR Score3012 ms
Rank#564
TTFB707ms
Time to 1MB544ms
Score3012
LCP1107ms
FCP907ms
Selectel
WPTR ScoreWinner1809 ms
Rank#520
TTFB437ms
Time to 1MB561ms
Score1809
LCP837ms
FCP637ms

Our Verdict

Selectel wins with 437ms TTFB (vs Myarena's 707ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseMyarenaSelectelWinner
DNS Lookup1336ms82msSelectel
TCP Connection148ms86msSelectel
TLS Handshake148ms170msMyarena
Server Processing74ms125msMyarena
Total TTFB1706ms463msSelectel

Technology & Security Features

Myarena

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size29.1 KB

Selectel

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size647.7 KB
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Myarena Security Features
1/3
Selectel 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.