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dkSimply.comvsSmartWebdk

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Simply.com
WPTR Score4097 ms
Rank#773
TTFB742ms
Time to 1MB1510ms
Score4097
LCP1142ms
FCP942ms
SmartWeb
WPTR ScoreWinner669 ms
Rank#285
TTFB761ms
Time to 1MB101ms
Score669
LCP1161ms
FCP961ms

Our Verdict

Simply.com wins with 742ms TTFB (vs SmartWeb's 761ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSimply.comSmartWebWinner
DNS Lookup56ms61msSimply.com
TCP Connection202ms175msSmartWeb
TLS Handshake68ms67msSmartWeb
Server Processing147ms124msSmartWeb
Total TTFB473ms427msSimply.com

Technology & Security Features

Simply.com

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size87.1 KB

SmartWeb

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size225.2 KB
1/3
Simply.com Security Features
1/3
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.