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USAmazon Web Services (AWS)vsLinodeUS

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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WPTR ScoreWinner841 ms
Rank#197
TTFB218ms
Time to 1MB246ms
Score841
LCP618ms
FCP418ms
Linode
WPTR Score3860 ms
Rank#753
TTFB264ms
Time to 1MB1469ms
Score3860
LCP664ms
FCP464ms

Our Verdict

Amazon Web Services (AWS) wins with 218ms TTFB (vs Linode's 264ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseAmazon Web Services (AWS)LinodeWinner
DNS Lookup5ms70msAmazon Web Services (AWS)
TCP Connection38ms53msAmazon Web Services (AWS)
TLS Handshake42ms55msAmazon Web Services (AWS)
Server Processing166ms156msLinode
Total TTFB251ms334msAmazon Web Services (AWS)

Technology & Security Features

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Server/CDNServer
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size42.1 KB

Linode

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size157.4 KB
1/3
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Features
2/3
Linode 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.