LiteSpeed Web Server vs. Squid
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | LiteSpeed Web Server | Squid |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Review count | 56 | 16 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Ease of setup | 9.2 | 6.5 |
| Quality of support | 9.4 | 7.7 |
| Meets requirements | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 79.245283 | 31.25 |
| Small Business | 87.3% | 50.0% |
| Mid-Market | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| Enterprise | 5.5% | 12.5% |
| Total page views | 83 | 219 |
| Total LLM citations | 329 | 560 |
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.
Squid
Squid-Cache is a caching proxy for the Web supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP. It reduces bandwidth and improves response times by caching and reusing.