Microsoft IIS vs LiteSpeed
Microsoft IIS is a web server and LiteSpeed is a web server. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
Microsoft Internet Information Services.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- 3 websites
- Official site
- iis.net
High-performance web server.
- Category
- Server
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 36 websites
- Official site
- litespeedtech.com
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Microsoft IIS
- HeaderServer header identifies IIS
LiteSpeed
- HeaderServer header identifies LiteSpeed
- HeaderX-Powered-By: LiteSpeed
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Microsoft IIS and LiteSpeed?
Microsoft IIS is a web server (Microsoft Internet Information Services), while LiteSpeed is a web server (High-performance web server). Both are Server technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Microsoft IIS and LiteSpeed?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Microsoft IIS and LiteSpeed when both are present.