OpenLiteSpeed
5.8#22 in web server softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Phusion Passenger
6.8#2 in application serversFrom $23.52 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | OpenLiteSpeed | Phusion Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Product | OpenLiteSpeed is the open-source edition of LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise. | Passenger is an application server that runs and automatically manages web applications. |
| Security | Listed security features include bandwidth and connection throttling, IP-based access control, strict HTTP request validation, SSL support, and ModSecurity v3 integration. | Passenger says it defends against slow client attacks and common HTTP parser exploits and uses privilege separation. |
| Support | The support page directs users to documentation, a Google Group, Facebook and Slack communities, and the OpenLiteSpeed forum. | Support tiers offer between one ticket per year and unlimited tickets, with stated response times ranging from five days to two hours. |
OpenLiteSpeed plans
- OpenLiteSpeedFree
Phusion Passenger plans
- Passenger Enterprise Bronze supportFree
- Passenger Enterprise Silver support$23.52 a year
- Passenger Enterprise Gold support$89.11 a year
- Passenger Enterprise Diamond support$308.19 a year
- Passenger EnterprisePriced on request
Pick OpenLiteSpeed if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Phusion Passenger if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.