LiteSpeed Ingress Controller
LiteSpeed Ingress Controller is the Kubernetes ingress component of LiteSpeed Web ADC, a software HTTP load balancer and application delivery controller.
What LiteSpeed Ingress Controller is
LiteSpeed Ingress Controller is the Kubernetes ingress component of LiteSpeed Web ADC, a software HTTP load balancer and application delivery controller. The solution can run on private dedicated hardware, hosted environments, or the cloud. The controller installs through Helm, supports the Kubernetes Gateway API, and uses native ingress without sidecars or Kubernetes modifications. It supports all HTTP versions, including HTTP/2 and HTTP/3. Built-in LiteSpeed Cache is intended to accelerate web applications, while the Web Application Firewall can use ModSecurity rules and templates. ZeroConf allows Kubernetes configuration changes without restarting the load balancer. Realtime statistics and controller commands are available in the Web ADC WebAdmin Console. Web ADC works with all web servers, though LiteSpeed Web Server is preferred for the backend. By default, installing the LiteSpeed LoadBalancer exposes it to the internet and load-balances all Ingress definitions. The documentation recommends Kubernetes cert-manager for managing TLS secrets for HTTPS. Helm installation includes full 24-7 support. Listed Web ADC plans begin with Web ADC Small at $65 a month, billed monthly, for 1 worker.
Good
- Supports the Kubernetes Gateway API and Helm installation.
- Supports HTTP/2 and HTTP/3.
- Includes LiteSpeed Cache and a ModSecurity-compatible firewall.
- Configuration changes can apply without restarting the load balancer.
- Helm installation includes full 24-7 support.
Watch out
- The default installation exposes the LoadBalancer to the internet.
- Small plan costs $65 a month.
Who it suits
This is for teams deploying Kubernetes ingress that want a software load balancer with Gateway API support, caching, and a Web Application Firewall. It may suit operators who can account for the default internet exposure and configure their ingress and TLS setup accordingly.
Verdict
LiteSpeed Ingress Controller combines Kubernetes ingress features with caching, firewall rules, and monitoring in Web ADC. Review the default exposure behavior and listed monthly plan costs before deployment.
Plans and prices
From LiteSpeed Ingress Controller's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Web ADC Small | $65 a month | 1-WORKER · LSCACHE · monthly |
| Web ADC Medium | $130 a month | 2-WORKER · LSCACHE · monthly |
| Web ADC Large | $260 a month | 4-WORKER · LSCACHE · monthly |
| Web ADC Ultimate | $520 a month | X-WORKER · LSCACHE · monthly |
| Web ADC Small | $715 a year | 1-WORKER · LSCACHE · yearly · 1 month free included |
| Web ADC Small | $1,299, paid once | 1-WORKER · LSCACHE · one time · Upgrades included free for the first year. Available for $249/year thereafter. |
| Web ADC Medium | $1,430 a year | 2-WORKER · LSCACHE · yearly · 1 month free included |
| Web ADC Medium | $2,598, paid once | 2-WORKER · LSCACHE · one time · Upgrades included free for the first year. Available for $498/year thereafter. |
| Web ADC Large | $2,860 a year | 4-WORKER · LSCACHE · yearly · 1 month free included |
| Web ADC Ultimate | $5,720 a year | X-WORKER · LSCACHE · yearly · 1 month free included |
The facts
Each one read from LiteSpeed Ingress Controller's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Architecture
- The controller uses native ingress with no sidecars or Kubernetes modifications required.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Backend compatibility
- LiteSpeed Web ADC works with all web servers, although LiteSpeed Web Server is preferred on the backend.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Caching
- The solution includes built-in LiteSpeed Cache for intelligent web-application acceleration.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Configuration
- Ingress management through ZeroConf allows Kubernetes configuration changes without restarting the load balancer.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- It is a 100% software solution that can operate on private dedicated hardware, hosted environments, or the cloud.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Ingress solution
- The LiteSpeed Ingress Controller is part of a complete Kubernetes ingress solution using LiteSpeed Web ADC.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Kubernetes integration
- It supports the Kubernetes Gateway API and installs through Helm.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Monitoring
- Realtime statistics and controller commands are available in the Web ADC WebAdmin Console GUI.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Operational limit
- By default, installing the LiteSpeed LoadBalancer exposes it to the internet and load-balances all Ingress definitions.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Product role
- LiteSpeed Web ADC is a high-performing HTTP load balancer and application delivery controller.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- The controller supports all versions of HTTP, including HTTP/3.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- It provides a Web Application Firewall implementation that can use familiar ModSecurity rules and templates.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The Kubernetes installation via Helm includes full 24-7 support.checked 30 Sep 2026
- TLS integration
- The documentation recommends Kubernetes cert-manager to manage TLS secrets for HTTPS connections.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2002checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
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