Head-to-head · Dokploy Hosting
LWS vs Dokploy
LWS leads on 0 checks, Dokploy on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDokploy · 5.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Dokploy
Dokploy scores higher on our rubric for dokploy hosting: 5.6 against 4.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #4.
Dokploy offers free trial; LWS doesn't publish it.
LWS is the better fit for simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting. Dokploy is the better fit for teams deploying containers across apps and databases.
- LWS fits best
Simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting
- Dokploy fits best
Teams deploying containers across apps and databases
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Side by side
| Feature | LWS 4.6/10 Visit ↗ | Dokploy 5.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dokploy Hosting | #5 in Dokploy Hosting |
| Best for | Simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting | Teams deploying containers across apps and databases |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $4.5/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Features LWS 0/3 · Dokploy 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 | Daily | Not published |
| Scaling mode | Not published | Not published |
| Included storage | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Dokploy brings containerized application and database deployment into a platform for developers and teams that want to manage their own infrastructure or use a managed cloud control plane. It supports Git- and Docker-based deployments,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Dokploy — where it wins
- Deploy from Git providers, Docker images, and webhooks, with Compose and Stack support
- Includes managed databases, scheduled S3 backups, and pull-request preview deployments
- Offers multi-server deployment, plus REST API and CLI access
Where it doesn't
- Hobby is limited to one server and two environments
- Multi-server deployment and unlimited environments require a higher plan
- Autoscaling is not included
- LWS4.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo
A traditional shared-hosting service, not a fit for Dokploy workloads.
Visit LWSFull verdict → - Dokploy5.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.50/mo · 7-day trial
A broad deployment toolkit, with free self-hosting and cloud plans from $4.50 per server monthly.
Visit DokployFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
