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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Sahara Net
WPTR Score5111 ms
Rank#781
TTFB1256ms
Time to 1MB1354ms
Score5111
LCP1656ms
FCP1456ms
STC Cloud
WPTR ScoreWinner1617 ms
Rank#444
TTFB504ms
Time to 1MB409ms
Score1617
LCP904ms
FCP704ms

Our Verdict

STC Cloud wins with 504ms TTFB (vs Sahara Net's 1256ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSahara NetSTC CloudWinner
DNS Lookup588ms92msSTC Cloud
TCP Connection641ms155msSTC Cloud
TLS Handshake279ms231msSTC Cloud
Server Processing353ms157msSTC Cloud
Total TTFB1861ms635msSTC Cloud

Technology & Security Features

Sahara Net

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size359.4 KB

STC Cloud

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size33.5 KB
0/3
Sahara Net Security Features
0/3
STC Cloud 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.