Head-to-head · Dokploy Hosting
LWS vs LumaDock Dokploy VPS
LWS leads on 1 check, LumaDock Dokploy VPS on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLWS · 7.3/10
- Free planonly LWS
- Most featuresLumaDock Dokploy VPS · 2 of 3
LWS scores higher on our rubric for dokploy hosting: 7.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
LWS offers free plan; LumaDock Dokploy VPS doesn't. LumaDock Dokploy VPS offers one-click dokploy deploy; LWS doesn't publish it. LumaDock Dokploy VPS offers custom domain + ssl; LWS doesn't publish it.
LWS is the better fit for simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting. LumaDock Dokploy VPS is the better fit for dokploy users needing databases and multi-region VPS.
- LWS fits best
Simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting
- LumaDock Dokploy VPS fits best
Dokploy users needing databases and multi-region VPS
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Side by side
| Feature | LWS 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | LumaDock Dokploy VPS 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dokploy Hosting | #6 in Dokploy Hosting |
| Best for | Simple PHP/MySQL websites on shared hosting | Dokploy users needing databases and multi-region VPS |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $5.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | Not published | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Features LWS 0/3 · LumaDock Dokploy VPS 2/3 | ||
| One-click Dokploy deploy | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Managed updates | Not published | Not published |
| Custom domain + SSL | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Backup frequency | Daily | Not published |
| Scaling mode | Not published | Manual |
| Included storage | Not published | 30 GB |
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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 → |
LumaDock Dokploy VPS provides KVM virtual servers configured for Dokploy, the self-hosted deployment platform. It suits teams and individuals who want root access, selectable European, UK or US data-center locations, and server resources… 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.
LumaDock Dokploy VPS — where it wins
- One-click Dokploy template with Git deployment and Docker Swarm
- Managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MariaDB and Redis databases
- Multiple regions, automatic TLS, scheduled backups and 24/7 support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan or free trial
- Scaling is manual rather than automatic
- VPS.S1 does not list included backups
- LWS7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo
A traditional shared-hosting service, not a fit for Dokploy workloads.
Visit LWSFull verdict → - LumaDock Dokploy VPS7.1/10 · From $5.99/mo
A Dokploy-ready VPS range with root access, databases, backups and multi-region deployment.
Visit LumaDockFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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