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FRLinktvsLWSFR

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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Linkt
WPTR ScoreWinner2327 ms
Rank#534
TTFB248ms
Time to 1MB720ms
Score2327
LCP648ms
FCP448ms
LWS
WPTR Score2585 ms
Rank#658
TTFB73ms
Time to 1MB1042ms
Score2585
LCP473ms
FCP273ms

Our Verdict

LWS wins with 73ms TTFB (vs Linkt's 248ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLinktLWSWinner
DNS Lookup247ms27msLWS
TCP Connection182ms22msLWS
TLS Handshake78ms16msLWS
Server Processing92ms19msLWS
Total TTFB599ms84msLWS

Technology & Security Features

Linkt

Server/CDNnginx/1.14.0 (Ubuntu
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size152.1 KB

LWS

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size8.8 KB
0/3
Linkt Security Features
2/3
LWS 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.