LiteSpeed is a lightweight web server that makes much better use of system resources, which can be a huge improvement over other web servers like Apache.
This is achieved by the way the code is written and how it handles the system. Thus, without changing CPU or RAM parameters, more competitive connections are achieved, and the overall speed of websites is improved.
Alternative of Apache
LiteSpeed is a direct replacement for Apache and supports the .htaccess, mod_rewrite, and mod_security modules. This means that the end user doesn't have to make any changes to the page itself or make any additional settings.
Security
The web server has built-in protection against DDoS attacks, which provides you with an additional layer of protection. In addition, as already mentioned, mod_security is supported, which provides you with the necessary protection. Additional bruteforce protection against WordPress platforms is also included.
Cache
LiteSpeed has a built-in cache that significantly reduces both the consumption of system resources and the loading time of a page. In addition, there are also specially developed cache applications for the most common systems, such as WordPress, vBulletin, Prestashop, and others.
Simplified Configuration
No additional reverse proxy configuration for HTTPS or better loading of static content is required. This significantly reduces the susceptibility to errors.
Optimized PHP
With its unique architecture, LS also offers an optimized interpretation of PHP (lsphp) that runs significantly better and, above all, faster.
As you can see, this web server offers the most important things for the end user—comfort, speed, and security—many times better than its competitor, Apache, without having to sacrifice system resources. For this reason, we have decided to provide our customers with shared hosting plans with LiteSpeed web servers.
Learn about the key differences between LiteSpeed vs Nginx and make an informed decision about the ideal web server for your needs.
