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SGSimplerCloudvsStarHubSG

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

SimplerCloud

SimplerCloud

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WPTR Score11317 ms
Rank#876
TTFB3747ms
Time to 1MB3697ms
Score11317
LCP4147ms
FCP3947ms
StarHub
WPTR ScoreWinner3187 ms
Rank#791
TTFB1775ms
Time to 1MB1237ms
Score3187
LCP2175ms
FCP1975ms

Our Verdict

StarHub wins with 1775ms TTFB (vs SimplerCloud's 3747ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSimplerCloudStarHubWinner
DNS Lookup16ms5msStarHub
TCP Connection16ms14msStarHub
TLS Handshake17ms5msStarHub
Server Processing2395ms194msStarHub
Total TTFB2444ms218msStarHub

Technology & Security Features

SimplerCloud

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size82.2 KB

StarHub

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size314.2 KB
2/3
SimplerCloud Security Features
1/3
StarHub 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.