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USGoogle CloudvsLinodeUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Google Cloud

Google Cloud

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WPTR ScoreWinner825 ms
Rank#190
TTFB345ms
Time to 1MB184ms
Score825
LCP745ms
FCP545ms
Linode
WPTR Score2226 ms
Rank#599
TTFB170ms
Time to 1MB833ms
Score2226
LCP570ms
FCP370ms

Our Verdict

Linode wins with 170ms TTFB (vs Google Cloud's 345ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseGoogle CloudLinodeWinner
DNS Lookup48ms70msGoogle Cloud
TCP Connection14ms36msGoogle Cloud
TLS Handshake51ms38msLinode
Server Processing270ms83msLinode
Total TTFB383ms227msLinode

Technology & Security Features

Google Cloud

Server/CDNESF
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size1930.1 KB

Linode

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size157.4 KB
2/3
Google Cloud 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.