LiteSpeed Web Server vs. Payara Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | LiteSpeed Web Server | Payara Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 56 | 84 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Quality of support | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Meets requirements | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 79.245283 | 69.047619 |
| Small Business | 87.3% | 47.6% |
| Mid-Market | 7.3% | 31.0% |
| Enterprise | 5.5% | 21.4% |
| Total page views | 83 | 142 |
| Total LLM citations | 329 | 501 |
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.
Payara Server
Payara Server is a fully supported, developer friendly, open source Java application server originally derived from Glassfish as a drop in replacement. Payara Server’s architecture is innovative, cloud-native and optimized for production deployments. Officially compatible with Jakarta EE and Eclipse MicroProfile, the application server is developed in collaboration with an industry-leading DevOps team and the global Payara community to ensure Payara Server is the best option for production Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications today and in the future..