LiteSpeed vs Apache: Why HostMidas Upgraded for Faster Performance

LiteSpeed vs Apache: Why Our Upgrade Delivers Faster, Smoother Hosting

At HostMidas, performance is a core part of what we deliver. Recently, we upgraded our entire hosting platform from Apache to LiteSpeed Enterprise — a modern, high‑performance web server built for today’s websites. To show the real impact, we ran before‑and‑after performance tests on the same site. The results clearly highlight the difference between LiteSpeed vs Apache.

Why Your Web Server Matters

Your web server is the engine behind every page load. Apache has been the industry standard for decades, but modern websites — especially WordPress — demand more speed, better caching, and improved handling of traffic spikes. That’s where LiteSpeed Enterprise stands out.

Before the Upgrade: Apache Performance

Apache is reliable and widely supported, but it wasn’t designed for today’s dynamic, plugin‑heavy WordPress environment. In our tests, Apache showed:

  • Slower TTFB
  • Higher LCP
  • Longer fully loaded times
  • More server strain during peak traffic

Apache still works, but it simply can’t match LiteSpeed’s efficiency.

After the Upgrade: LiteSpeed Enterprise Performance

Once we switched to LiteSpeed Enterprise, the improvements were immediate and measurable:

  • Faster TTFB
  • Better LCP
  • Quicker time to interactive
  • More efficient caching
  • Lower CPU and RAM usage
  • Noticeably faster WordPress performance

LiteSpeed is engineered for speed, and the difference is clear.

Real‑World Example: Before & After Results

Using the same website, same content, and same hosting plan, we compared performance before and after the upgrade.

Apache (Before)

  • Higher TTFB
  • Slower page rendering
  • Lower GTmetrix grade
  • More performance warnings

GT Metrix grade of a WordPress site before HostMidas upgraded to LiteSpeed.
GT Metrix summary of a WordPress site before HostMidas upgraded to LiteSpeed.

LiteSpeed (After)

  • Faster server response
  • Improved Core Web Vitals
  • Higher GTmetrix grade
  • Better caching efficiency

These improvements directly translate into a faster, smoother experience for your visitors.

GT Metrix grade of a WordPress site after HostMidas upgraded to LiteSpeed.
GT Metrix summary of a WordPress site before HostMidas upgraded to LiteSpeed.

Why LiteSpeed Is Better for WordPress

LiteSpeed Enterprise includes features Apache doesn’t offer:

1. LSCache (built‑in full‑page caching)

Delivers instant speed boosts without extra plugins.

2. HTTP/3 + QUIC support

Faster, more reliable connections — especially on mobile.

3. Event‑driven architecture

Handles traffic spikes without slowing down.

4. LSAPI for PHP

Faster and more stable than PHP‑FPM.

5. Lower resource usage

Your site loads faster while using fewer server resources.

What This Upgrade Means for HostMidas Customers

Every website hosted with us now benefits from:

  • Faster load times

  • Better SEO performance

  • Improved Core Web Vitals

  • Faster WooCommerce stores

  • More stable WordPress performance

  • Better handling of traffic surges

And the best part? You don’t need to do anything — the upgrade is already live.

Final Thoughts

Upgrading to LiteSpeed Enterprise is one of the biggest performance improvements we’ve ever rolled out. The difference between LiteSpeed vs Apache is clear in both data and real‑world experience.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues with the LiteSpeed upgrade or need further assistance, feel free to contact HostMidas Support. We’re here to help!

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