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Wptr Lab

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Iomart
WPTR Score2726 ms
Rank#697
TTFB755ms
Time to 1MB920ms
Score2726
LCP1155ms
FCP955ms
Kick ICT Group

Kick ICT Group

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WPTR ScoreWinner1199 ms
Rank#238
TTFB397ms
Time to 1MB214ms
Score1199
LCP797ms
FCP597ms

Our Verdict

Kick ICT Group wins with 397ms TTFB (vs Iomart's 755ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseIomartKick ICT GroupWinner
DNS Lookup60ms138msIomart
TCP Connection187ms5msKick ICT Group
TLS Handshake64ms10msKick ICT Group
Server Processing207ms532msIomart
Total TTFB518ms685msKick ICT Group

Technology & Security Features

Iomart

Server/CDNMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size115.1 KB

Kick ICT Group

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size79.0 KB
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Iomart Security Features
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Kick ICT Group 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.