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USSonicvsStream Data CentersUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Sonic
WPTR Score20411 ms
Rank#893
TTFB1505ms
Time to 1MB7768ms
Score20411
LCP1905ms
FCP1705ms
Stream Data Centers

Stream Data Centers

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WPTR ScoreWinner1424 ms
Rank#438
TTFB956ms
Time to 1MB184ms
Score1424
LCP1356ms
FCP1156ms

Our Verdict

Stream Data Centers wins with 956ms TTFB (vs Sonic's 1505ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSonicStream Data CentersWinner
DNS Lookup669ms106msStream Data Centers
TCP Connection696ms294msStream Data Centers
TLS Handshake201ms389msSonic
Server Processing202ms193msStream Data Centers
Total TTFB1768ms982msStream Data Centers

Technology & Security Features

Sonic

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size53.0 KB

Stream Data Centers

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size89.7 KB
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Sonic Security Features
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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.