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plSmarthostvsSohostpl

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Smarthost
WPTR ScoreWinner1459 ms
Rank#542
TTFB1123ms
Time to 1MB284ms
Score1459
LCP1523ms
FCP1323ms
Sohost
WPTR Score2854 ms
Rank#716
TTFB961ms
Time to 1MB805ms
Score2854
LCP1361ms
FCP1161ms

Our Verdict

Sohost wins with 961ms TTFB (vs Smarthost's 1123ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSmarthostSohostWinner
DNS Lookup61ms253msSmarthost
TCP Connection60ms59msSohost
TLS Handshake112ms59msSohost
Server Processing544ms551msSmarthost
Total TTFB777ms922msSohost

Technology & Security Features

Smarthost

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size278.9 KB

Sohost

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size190.5 KB
1/3
Smarthost Security Features
2/3
Sohost 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.