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nzSpark NZ BusinessvsWebdrivenz

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Spark NZ Business

Spark NZ Business

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WPTR ScoreWinner2624 ms
Rank#696
TTFB1471ms
Time to 1MB507ms
Score2624
LCP1871ms
FCP1671ms
Webdrive
WPTR Score31285 ms
Rank#911
TTFB137ms
Time to 1MB12732ms
Score31285
LCP537ms
FCP337ms

Our Verdict

Webdrive wins with 137ms TTFB (vs Spark NZ Business's 1471ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSpark NZ BusinessWebdriveWinner
DNS Lookup42ms452msSpark NZ Business
TCP Connection350ms167msWebdrive
TLS Handshake312ms55msWebdrive
Server Processing703ms54msWebdrive
Total TTFB1407ms728msWebdrive

Technology & Security Features

Spark NZ Business

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size87.6 KB

Webdrive

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size0.2 KB
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Spark NZ Business Security Features
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Webdrive 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.