Head-to-head · Dokploy Hosting
LightNode vs LWS
LightNode leads on 0 checks, LWS on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLWS · 4.6/10
- Free planonly LWS
LWS scores higher on our rubric for dokploy hosting: 4.6 against 3.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #3.
LWS offers free plan; LightNode doesn't publish it.
LightNode is the better fit for multi-region VPS users installing Dokploy themselves. LWS is the better fit for simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting.
- LightNode fits best
Multi-region VPS users installing Dokploy themselves
- LWS fits best
Simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | LightNode 3.4/10 Visit ↗ | LWS 4.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dokploy Hosting | #4 in Dokploy Hosting |
| Best for | Multi-region VPS users installing Dokploy themselves | Simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.71/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Features LightNode 0/3 · LWS 0/3 | ||
| One-click Dokploy deploy | Not published | Not published |
| Managed updates | Not published | Not published |
| Custom domain + SSL | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Backup frequency | Not published | Daily |
| Scaling mode | Not published | Not published |
| Included storage | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | LightNode provides KVM-based cloud VPS hosting for people who want control over server configuration, operating-system images and deployment location. It suits Dokploy users who are comfortable provisioning a server and handling… Read the review → |
LWS provides shared Linux web hosting for individuals, businesses, associations and public institutions. Its offering centers on conventional websites using PHP and MySQL, with the LWS Panel, SSD storage, professional email, SSL… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
LightNode — where it wins
- Deploy VPS instances across more than 40 locations.
- Choose hourly or monthly billing, with full root access.
- Plans include NVMe storage, snapshots and custom images.
Where it doesn't
- Dokploy-specific setup tooling is not verified; installation is self-managed.
- All listed plans provide 50 GB of NVMe storage.
- You manage the VPS rather than using shared hosting.
LWS — where it wins
- Daily automatic backups and SSL certificates are included.
- Plans provide SSD storage, professional email and PHP/MySQL hosting.
- Website migration assistance is available at no extra charge.
Where it doesn't
- The hosting model is shared Linux hosting, not a Dokploy-focused offering.
- Free hosting requires a LWS domain registration and excludes PHP and MySQL.
- Plans cap the number of websites, from 3 to 50.
- LightNode3.4/10 · From $7.71/mo
Flexible KVM VPS plans for teams prepared to install and manage Dokploy themselves.
Visit LightNodeFull verdict → - LWS4.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo
A traditional shared-hosting service, not a fit for Dokploy workloads.
Visit LWSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026