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Wptr Lab

USCologixvsRackNerdUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Cologix
WPTR ScoreWinner661 ms
Rank#15
TTFB44ms
Time to 1MB122ms
Score661
LCP444ms
FCP244ms
RackNerd
WPTR Score1663 ms
Rank#493
TTFB252ms
Time to 1MB574ms
Score1663
LCP652ms
FCP452ms

Our Verdict

Cologix wins with 44ms TTFB (vs RackNerd's 252ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseCologixRackNerdWinner
DNS Lookup4ms35msCologix
TCP Connection276ms14msRackNerd
TLS Handshake47ms17msRackNerd
Server Processing41ms219msCologix
Total TTFB368ms285msCologix

Technology & Security Features

Cologix

Server/CDNSucuri/Cloudproxy
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size490.7 KB

RackNerd

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size19.9 KB
3/3
Cologix Security Features
1/3
RackNerd 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.