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USLinodevsWholesale InternetUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

Linode
WPTR ScoreWinner2226 ms
Rank#599
TTFB170ms
Time to 1MB833ms
Score2226
LCP570ms
FCP370ms
Wholesale Internet

Wholesale Internet

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WPTR Score2479 ms
Rank#656
TTFB64ms
Time to 1MB991ms
Score2479
LCP464ms
FCP264ms

Our Verdict

Wholesale Internet wins with 64ms TTFB (vs Linode's 170ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseLinodeWholesale InternetWinner
DNS Lookup70ms34msWholesale Internet
TCP Connection36ms16msWholesale Internet
TLS Handshake38ms21msWholesale Internet
Server Processing83ms30msWholesale Internet
Total TTFB227ms101msWholesale Internet

Technology & Security Features

Linode

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

Wholesale Internet

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size9.4 KB
2/3
Linode Security Features
1/3
Wholesale Internet 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.