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USNearlyFreeSpeech.netvsRackspace TechnologyUS

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

Test Date: 2/23/2026

NearlyFreeSpeech.net

NearlyFreeSpeech.net

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WPTR Score2611 ms
Rank#721
TTFB874ms
Time to 1MB884ms
Score2611
LCP1274ms
FCP1074ms
Rackspace Technology

Rackspace Technology

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WPTR ScoreWinner881 ms
Rank#442
TTFB741ms
Time to 1MB278ms
Score881
LCP1141ms
FCP941ms

Our Verdict

Rackspace Technology wins with 741ms TTFB (vs NearlyFreeSpeech.net's 874ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseNearlyFreeSpeech.netRackspace TechnologyWinner
DNS Lookup115ms83msRackspace Technology
TCP Connection120ms30msRackspace Technology
TLS Handshake125ms60msRackspace Technology
Server Processing129ms41msRackspace Technology
Total TTFB489ms214msRackspace Technology

Technology & Security Features

NearlyFreeSpeech.net

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size4.9 KB

Rackspace Technology

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size190.2 KB
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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.