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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
Wessex IT
WPTR Score1358 ms
Rank#344
TTFB366ms
Time to 1MB347ms
Score1358
LCP766ms
FCP566ms

Our Verdict

Modern Networks wins with 241ms TTFB (vs Wessex IT's 366ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseModern NetworksWessex ITWinner
DNS Lookup141ms109msWessex IT
TCP Connection7ms308msModern Networks
TLS Handshake10ms52msModern Networks
Server Processing90ms56msWessex IT
Total TTFB248ms525msModern Networks

Technology & Security Features

Modern Networks

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

Wessex IT

Server/CDNApache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size219.9 KB
3/3
Modern Networks Security Features
0/3
Wessex IT 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.