Server speed comparison
HostGator vs Cloudways
Scan your HostGator site to measure its real TTFB, then see how it compares with Cloudways's 150 ms average.
HostGator vs Cloudways at a glance
| HostGator | Cloudways | |
|---|---|---|
| Average TTFB | Test your HostGator site ↑ | 150 ms |
| Server stack | Varies by plan | Managed cloud · Varnish · Redis |
| Uptime | Varies by plan | 99.99% |
| Price from | See HostGator | $14/mo |
| Extras | — | Choice of DO/Vultr/AWS · Pay-as-you-go · Staging |
Thinking of switching from HostGator? Cloudways averaged 150 ms in our tests.
Try Cloudways →Why compare HostGator and Cloudways on TTFB?
HostGator is a budget shared host owned by Newfold Digital, the same group behind Bluehost. Cloudways runs on Managed cloud · Varnish · Redis, and averaged 150 ms Time to First Byte in our tests.
We don't publish one average for HostGator because results vary a lot between its plans and servers. Instead, scan your own HostGator site above: the comparison bar shows exactly how many milliseconds faster it would be on Cloudways.
How to move from HostGator to Cloudways
- Pick a Cloudways plan and create your account.
- Copy your files and database across, or use a migration plugin.
- Test the copy on Cloudways's temporary URL before going live.
- Point your domain's DNS (or nameservers) to Cloudways.
- Run the speed test again to confirm the improvement, then cancel your old plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cloudways faster than HostGator?+
Cloudways averaged 150 ms TTFB in our tests. HostGator varies by plan, so scan your own HostGator site above for a direct comparison.
What is TTFB?+
Time to First Byte is how long a server takes to start sending a page after it is requested. It is the clearest single measure of hosting speed.
Will switching from HostGator to Cloudways speed up my site?+
If your current TTFB is well above 150 ms, moving usually brings a noticeable improvement. If you're already under 300 ms, focus on caching and images first.
All hosts we recommend
Average TTFB in our tests.
| Host | Avg. TTFB | Stack | Uptime | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cloudways
Fastest cloud
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150 ms
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Managed cloud · Varnish · Redis | 99.99% | $14/mo | Visit Cloudways |
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FastComet
Our pick
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180 ms
|
LiteSpeed · NVMe · Free CDN | 99.99% | $2.49/mo | Visit FastComet |
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Hostinger
Best value
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210 ms
|
LiteSpeed · NVMe · Hostinger CDN | 99.9% | $2.99/mo | Visit Hostinger |
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SiteGround
Premium support
|
230 ms
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Google Cloud · NGINX · SuperCacher | 99.99% | $2.99/mo | Visit SiteGround |
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A2 Hosting
Turbo servers
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260 ms
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LiteSpeed (Turbo) · NVMe | 99.9% | $2.99/mo | Visit A2 Hosting |
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