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GBLIMAvsTransparityGB

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

LIMA
WPTR Score4902 ms
Rank#815
TTFB2474ms
Time to 1MB1333ms
Score4902
LCP2874ms
FCP2674ms
Transparity

Transparity

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WPTR ScoreWinner539 ms
Rank#60
TTFB191ms
Time to 1MB103ms
Score539
LCP591ms
FCP391ms

Our Verdict

Transparity wins with 191ms TTFB (vs LIMA's 2474ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLIMATransparityWinner
DNS Lookup167ms62msTransparity
TCP Connection53ms13msTransparity
TLS Handshake50ms22msTransparity
Server Processing1433ms195msTransparity
Total TTFB1703ms292msTransparity

Technology & Security Features

LIMA

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

Transparity

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size403.4 KB
0/3
LIMA Security Features
3/3
Transparity 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.