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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Selectel
WPTR Score1809 ms
Rank#520
TTFB437ms
Time to 1MB561ms
Score1809
LCP837ms
FCP637ms
Smartape
WPTR ScoreWinner1148 ms
Rank#421
TTFB895ms
Time to 1MB209ms
Score1148
LCP1295ms
FCP1095ms

Our Verdict

Selectel wins with 437ms TTFB (vs Smartape's 895ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSelectelSmartapeWinner
DNS Lookup82ms142msSelectel
TCP Connection86ms46msSmartape
TLS Handshake170ms48msSmartape
Server Processing125ms410msSelectel
Total TTFB463ms646msSelectel

Technology & Security Features

Selectel

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size647.7 KB

Smartape

Server/CDNddos-guard
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size98.7 KB
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Selectel Security Features
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Smartape 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.