NGINX Vs Litespeed which one to choose in my case?

CampData · May 1, 2023

I'm using a VPS running Apache to host several hundred websites. I have a straightforward process of CLI commands - that work well with Apache - to setup the websites, Vhosts, DBs etc... Everything works like a charm but webperformance is average.
I lately came across OpenLitespeed and decided to switch, I tried to adapt my process to it but failed. it's very different from Apache and I couldn't find the same commands I'm used to in Apache.

Is it worth keep trying or should I go for NGINX (which I've never tested either) ?

shady185 · May 1, 2023

NGINX is completely different from Apache. I have been manually configuring Apache servers for quite some time so I know that. I have heard that Litespeed is more similar to Apache.

Black Adam · May 1, 2023

Nginx have better performance than apache. It is mostly using now. It can install without much effort. I use Nginx for all my sites.

thedorf · May 1, 2023

Nginx is supposed to handle large numbers of websites and traffic really well but if you have trouble adapting your processes to that also (as well as litespeed) I would recommend Jeff Star's excellent book on optimizing Apache with the .htaccess file at:

https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/htaccess-made-easy/
I am not affiliated with that site other than being a customer myself. There is a demo of the book that list the TOC and first 34 pages of the book on that page as well - have a look at it.

Now that won't help with server performance dealing with your databases and whatnot else if that is impacting your web server.

Just some thoughts...

CampData · May 2, 2023

thedorf said:
Nginx is supposed to handle large numbers of websites and traffic really well but if you have trouble adapting your processes to that also (as well as litespeed) I would recommend Jeff Star's excellent book on optimizing Apache with the .htaccess file at:

https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/htaccess-made-easy/
I am not affiliated with that site other than being a customer myself. There is a demo of the book that list the TOC and first 34 pages of the book on that page as well - have a look at it.

Now that won't help with server performance dealing with your databases and whatnot else if that is impacting your web server.

Just some thoughts...

That's a nice share thanks.
Unfortunately I need to switch to either Litespeed or Nginx as it's a requirement from my client.

Any Litespeed expert who can help?

NGINX Vs Litespeed which one to choose in my case?

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