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LiteSpeed Web Server vs. Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricLiteSpeed Web Server

by LiteSpeed Technologies

Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.74.3
Review count5663
Ease of use9.38.5
Ease of setup9.28.7
Quality of support9.48.6
Meets requirements9.59.2
NPS79.24528348.333333
Small Business87.3%31.7%
Mid-Market7.3%28.6%
Enterprise5.5%39.7%
Total page views83138
Total LLM citations329437

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.

Pros

    Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server

    Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server is a, secure, and manageable web server platform developed by Microsoft. It enables organizations to host a wide range of web content, from static websites to dynamic web applications and media streaming services. IIS's scalable and open architecture is designed to handle demanding tasks, making it suitable for both small-scale deployments and large enterprise environments.

    Pros

    • Easy Management
    • Ease of Use