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ilGNSvsLiveDNSil

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

GNS
WPTR ScoreWinner1400 ms
Rank#757
TTFB2732ms
Time to 1MB472ms
Score1400
LCP3132ms
FCP2932ms
LiveDNS
WPTR Score3580 ms
Rank#756
TTFB670ms
Time to 1MB1329ms
Score3580
LCP1070ms
FCP870ms

Our Verdict

LiveDNS wins with 670ms TTFB (vs GNS's 2732ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGNSLiveDNSWinner
DNS Lookup55ms97msGNS
TCP Connection14ms93msGNS
TLS Handshake18ms97msGNS
Server Processing180ms103msLiveDNS
Total TTFB267ms390msLiveDNS

Technology & Security Features

GNS

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size383.8 KB

LiveDNS

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size187.9 KB
2/3
GNS Security Features
1/3
LiveDNS 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.