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USFlexentialvsLinodeUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Flexential
WPTR Score3614 ms
Rank#752
TTFB2160ms
Time to 1MB520ms
Score3614
LCP2560ms
FCP2360ms
Linode
WPTR ScoreWinner2226 ms
Rank#599
TTFB170ms
Time to 1MB833ms
Score2226
LCP570ms
FCP370ms

Our Verdict

Linode wins with 170ms TTFB (vs Flexential's 2160ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseFlexentialLinodeWinner
DNS Lookup1ms70msFlexential
TCP Connection6ms36msFlexential
TLS Handshake9ms38msFlexential
Server Processing2350ms83msLinode
Total TTFB2366ms227msLinode

Technology & Security Features

Flexential

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size167.7 KB

Linode

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size157.4 KB
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Flexential 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.