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DEnetcupvsPHP-FriendsDE

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

netcup
WPTR ScoreWinner624 ms
Rank#155
TTFB341ms
Time to 1MB134ms
Score624
LCP741ms
FCP541ms
PHP-Friends

PHP-Friends

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WPTR Score1504 ms
Rank#430
TTFB211ms
Time to 1MB484ms
Score1504
LCP611ms
FCP411ms

Our Verdict

PHP-Friends wins with 211ms TTFB (vs netcup's 341ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhasenetcupPHP-FriendsWinner
DNS Lookup186ms160msPHP-Friends
TCP Connection30ms44msnetcup
TLS Handshake32ms86msnetcup
Server Processing54ms52msPHP-Friends
Total TTFB302ms342msPHP-Friends

Technology & Security Features

netcup

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size1267.0 KB

PHP-Friends

Server/CDNApache/2.4.10 (Debia
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size26.8 KB
2/3
netcup Security Features
1/3
PHP-Friends 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.