Apache Tomcat vs. LiteSpeed Web Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Apache Tomcat | LiteSpeed Web Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Review count | 128 | 56 |
| Ease of use | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Ease of setup | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Quality of support | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Meets requirements | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| NPS | 66.4 | 79.245283 |
| Small Business | 21.1% | 87.3% |
| Mid-Market | 35.2% | 7.3% |
| Enterprise | 43.8% | 5.5% |
| Total page views | 355 | 83 |
| Total LLM citations | 511 | 329 |
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat is an open-source implementation of the Jakarta EE platform's core specifications, including Jakarta Servlet, Jakarta Pages, Jakarta Expression Language, Jakarta WebSocket, Jakarta Annotations, and Jakarta Authentication. Developed and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation, Tomcat provides a "pure Java" HTTP web server environment for running Java code, making it a robust and reliable solution for deploying Java-based web applications.
LiteSpeed Web Server
LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) is compatible with commonly used Apache features, including mod_rewrite, .htaccess, and mod_security. LSWS can load Apache configuration files directly and works as a drop-in replacement for Apache while fully integrating with popular control panels — replacing Apache in less than 15 minutes with zero downtime. Unlike other frontend proxy-based solutions, LSWS replaces all Apache functions, simplifying use and making the transition from Apache easy while also allowing your team to move confidently with little-to-no retraining.