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

Test Date: 2/24/2026

Modern Networks

Modern Networks

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WPTR ScoreWinner690 ms
Rank#148
TTFB241ms
Time to 1MB184ms
Score690
LCP641ms
FCP441ms
UK Servers
WPTR Score1818 ms
Rank#528
TTFB460ms
Time to 1MB626ms
Score1818
LCP860ms
FCP660ms

Our Verdict

Modern Networks wins with 241ms TTFB (vs UK Servers's 460ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseModern NetworksUK ServersWinner
DNS Lookup141ms111msUK Servers
TCP Connection7ms103msModern Networks
TLS Handshake10ms54msModern Networks
Server Processing90ms48msUK Servers
Total TTFB248ms316msModern Networks

Technology & Security Features

Modern Networks

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size106.8 KB

UK Servers

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Enabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size131.6 KB
3/3
Modern Networks Security Features
2/3
UK Servers 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.