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GBACUTECvsSiteGround UKGB

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

ACUTEC
WPTR ScoreWinner1076 ms
Rank#307
TTFB491ms
Time to 1MB262ms
Score1076
LCP891ms
FCP691ms
SiteGround UK

SiteGround UK

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WPTR Score1143 ms
Rank#319
TTFB375ms
Time to 1MB322ms
Score1143
LCP775ms
FCP575ms

Our Verdict

SiteGround UK wins with 375ms TTFB (vs ACUTEC's 491ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseACUTECSiteGround UKWinner
DNS Lookup141ms128msSiteGround UK
TCP Connection90ms59msSiteGround UK
TLS Handshake56ms17msSiteGround UK
Server Processing160ms166msACUTEC
Total TTFB447ms370msSiteGround UK

Technology & Security Features

ACUTEC

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size236.3 KB

SiteGround UK

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size91.7 KB
0/3
ACUTEC Security Features
2/3
SiteGround UK 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.