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Wptr Lab

GBLIMAvsNames.co.ukGB

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

LIMA
WPTR ScoreWinner3891 ms
Rank#792
TTFB2146ms
Time to 1MB1101ms
Score3891
LCP2546ms
FCP2346ms
Names.co.uk

Names.co.uk

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WPTR Score24619 ms
Rank#903
TTFB1176ms
Time to 1MB9887ms
Score24619
LCP1576ms
FCP1376ms

Our Verdict

Names.co.uk wins with 1176ms TTFB (vs LIMA's 2146ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLIMANames.co.ukWinner
DNS Lookup190ms54msNames.co.uk
TCP Connection56ms124msLIMA
TLS Handshake51ms226msLIMA
Server Processing952ms486msNames.co.uk
Total TTFB1249ms890msNames.co.uk

Technology & Security Features

LIMA

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size186.2 KB

Names.co.uk

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size43.5 KB
0/3
LIMA Security Features
1/3
Names.co.uk 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.