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Wptr Lab

dkNetsitevsSmartWebdk

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Netsite
WPTR Score2838 ms
Rank#711
TTFB522ms
Time to 1MB1050ms
Score2838
LCP922ms
FCP722ms
SmartWeb
WPTR ScoreWinner669 ms
Rank#285
TTFB761ms
Time to 1MB101ms
Score669
LCP1161ms
FCP961ms

Our Verdict

Netsite wins with 522ms TTFB (vs SmartWeb's 761ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseNetsiteSmartWebWinner
DNS Lookup57ms61msNetsite
TCP Connection122ms175msNetsite
TLS Handshake67ms67msTie
Server Processing72ms124msNetsite
Total TTFB318ms427msNetsite

Technology & Security Features

Netsite

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size107.5 KB

SmartWeb

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size225.2 KB
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Netsite Security Features
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SmartWeb 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.