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esNicaliavsRaiola Networkses

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

Test Date: 2/25/2026

Nicalia
WPTR Score2113 ms
Rank#619
TTFB576ms
Time to 1MB744ms
Score2113
LCP976ms
FCP776ms
Raiola Networks

Raiola Networks

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WPTR ScoreWinner1358 ms
Rank#443
TTFB393ms
Time to 1MB455ms
Score1358
LCP793ms
FCP593ms

Our Verdict

Raiola Networks wins with 393ms TTFB (vs Nicalia's 576ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseNicaliaRaiola NetworksWinner
DNS Lookup189ms67msRaiola Networks
TCP Connection46ms60msNicalia
TLS Handshake45ms64msNicalia
Server Processing47ms75msNicalia
Total TTFB327ms266msRaiola Networks

Technology & Security Features

Nicalia

Server/CDNLiteSpeed
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size168.0 KB

Raiola Networks

Server/CDNUnknown
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Enabled
Page Size175.3 KB
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Nicalia Security Features
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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.