LiteSpeed Web ADC
Load balancing software
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$65 per month
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- Information technology and software
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- Manufacturing
What is LiteSpeed Web ADC
LiteSpeed Web ADC is an application delivery controller focused on Layer 7 load balancing and traffic management for web applications. It is typically used by hosting providers and organizations running multiple web servers that need reverse proxying, SSL/TLS termination, health checks, and routing policies. The product aligns closely with LiteSpeed’s web server ecosystem and is commonly deployed to improve availability and manage inbound HTTP/HTTPS traffic.
Layer 7 web traffic control
Provides HTTP/HTTPS reverse proxy and load balancing capabilities suited to web application traffic. Supports common ADC functions such as SSL/TLS termination and request routing policies. This makes it a fit for environments where application-aware routing is required rather than only Layer 4 distribution.
Hosting-oriented deployment fit
Targets operational patterns common in shared hosting and web hosting stacks, where many sites and backends are managed together. It can be positioned in front of multiple web servers to centralize ingress and certificate handling. This focus can reduce the need to assemble multiple separate components for basic web ADC needs.
Ecosystem alignment with LiteSpeed
Integrates naturally with LiteSpeed’s broader product line and operational tooling used by existing LiteSpeed customers. For teams already standardized on LiteSpeed technologies, this can simplify procurement and support paths. It can also reduce integration work compared with mixing unrelated vendors and configurations.
Less ubiquitous than alternatives
It has a smaller general-purpose footprint than widely deployed open-source proxies and load balancers. That can translate into fewer third-party tutorials, community examples, and prebuilt automation assets. Teams may need more vendor documentation and direct support for advanced configurations.
Primarily web-protocol focused
The product emphasis is on HTTP/HTTPS application delivery rather than broad multi-protocol load balancing. Organizations needing extensive TCP/UDP, service discovery, or mesh-style traffic management may require additional components. This can increase architectural complexity outside pure web ingress use cases.
Vendor lock-in considerations
The strongest fit is often within the LiteSpeed ecosystem, which can increase switching costs if requirements change. If an organization later standardizes on different ingress controllers or proxy stacks, migration may require reworking configuration and operational processes. Licensing and support terms may also differ from open-source-first approaches.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $65 per month (monthly) / $715 per year (annual — 1 month free) / $1,299 one-time (owned; upgrades free for first year; $249/year thereafter) | 1 Worker; includes LSCache; intended for small deployments; free 15-day trial available (Small-equivalent). |
| Medium | $130 per month (monthly) / $1,430 per year (annual — 1 month free) / $2,598 one-time (owned; upgrades free for first year; $498/year thereafter) | 2 Workers; includes LSCache; mid-sized deployments. |
| Large | $260 per month (monthly) / $2,860 per year (annual — 1 month free) / $5,196 one-time (owned; upgrades free for first year; $996/year thereafter) | 4 Workers; higher-capacity deployments. |
| Ultimate | $520 per month (monthly) / $5,720 per year (annual — 1 month free) / $10,392 one-time (owned; upgrades free for first year; $1,992/year thereafter) | X-Worker (8+) capacity; top-tier performance; includes LSCache. |
Seller details
LiteSpeed Technologies Inc.
New Jersey, United States
2002
Private
https://www.litespeedtech.com/
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