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inCtrlS DatacentersvsUthoin

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

CtrlS Datacenters

CtrlS Datacenters

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WPTR Score5470 ms
Rank#831
TTFB2867ms
Time to 1MB1647ms
Score5470
LCP3267ms
FCP3067ms
Utho
WPTR ScoreWinner3497 ms
Rank#725
TTFB266ms
Time to 1MB1235ms
Score3497
LCP666ms
FCP466ms

Our Verdict

Utho wins with 266ms TTFB (vs CtrlS Datacenters's 2867ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseCtrlS DatacentersUthoWinner
DNS Lookup201ms65msUtho
TCP Connection490ms13msUtho
TLS Handshake280ms18msUtho
Server Processing546ms437msUtho
Total TTFB1517ms533msUtho

Technology & Security Features

CtrlS Datacenters

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size245.3 KB

Utho

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size410.3 KB
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CtrlS Datacenters Security Features
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Utho 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.