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GBGlobal SwitchvsSiteGround UKGB

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Global Switch

Global Switch

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WPTR Score1148 ms
Rank#182
TTFB179ms
Time to 1MB244ms
Score1148
LCP579ms
FCP379ms
SiteGround UK

SiteGround UK

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WPTR ScoreWinner1143 ms
Rank#319
TTFB375ms
Time to 1MB322ms
Score1143
LCP775ms
FCP575ms

Our Verdict

Global Switch wins with 179ms TTFB (vs SiteGround UK's 375ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGlobal SwitchSiteGround UKWinner
DNS Lookup269ms128msSiteGround UK
TCP Connection47ms59msGlobal Switch
TLS Handshake7ms17msGlobal Switch
Server Processing239ms166msSiteGround UK
Total TTFB562ms370msGlobal Switch

Technology & Security Features

Global Switch

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size79.4 KB

SiteGround UK

Server/CDNnginx
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size91.7 KB
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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.