Introduction

It’s no secret that cPanel is the most popular control panel, but there are other options out there that may suit your needs better. In this post, I’ll cover the five most popular alternatives to cPanel.

InterWorx

InterWorx is a free and open-source web hosting control panel with an unlimited number of users and databases.

It’s lightweight, so it doesn’t have everything you might need for more advanced setups, but it has a lot of basic functionality built in. For example, it comes equipped with a backup system that can be scheduled to run automatically at regular intervals. It also includes features like a database interface, allowing you to easily manage your databases through the control panel itself.

Another advantage of InterWorx is its built-in firewall—a feature that many other cPanel alternatives do not offer on their own. This makes it easier to prevent malicious attacks against your server by blocking certain kinds of traffic before they reach your server’s ports or resources.

Plesk

Plesk is an all-in-one solution for managing domains, email, and websites. It’s a commercial product that can be bought from a third-party vendor. Plesk has a lot going for it in terms of user interface and features, but some people find the cost prohibitive (the cheapest version starts at $1,000).

If you’re comfortable with using command line tools like wget or curl to do your web server administration tasks, then ZPanel may be a good choice for you. This all-in-one solution includes options for managing domains or email addresses as well as hosting websites on top of Apache or Nginx.

ISPmanager

ISPmanager is a popular cPanel alternative that’s good for small businesses, hosting providers, developers, and non-profits. ISPmanager was built to support the needs of users who don’t have a lot of technical expertise. The interface is user-friendly and easy to navigate.

One benefit of ISPmanager is that it’s free—you don’t have to pay any monthly fees or setup costs in order to use it! You also get access to a wide range of features including:

• Unlimited domains;
• Unlimited MySQL databases;
• Unlimited FTP accounts;

DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin is a full-featured control panel for Linux servers that can be used to manage multiple servers. It allows you to create virtual private servers (VPS), email accounts, install WordPress, Drupal and Joomla, and other web apps on a single installation of DirectAdmin. It also allows you to install PHP, MySQL, and Perl on your server.

Ajenti

Ajenti is a free Linux-based control panel that aims to be easy to use while still being flexible and powerful. It’s written in PHP, using MySQL as a database engine. It’s available for Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.

cPanel is the most popular control panel, but the others are worth investigating.

cPanel is by far the most popular control panel, but it’s not the only one. We’ve rounded up four alternatives that offer different features and prices, so you can find the right control panel for your needs.

• DirectAdmin: This software has been around since 2005 and has a very small community of users. It’s also open source, which means there are lots of people contributing to its development (and bugs). You’ll have access to a lot of options when you install DirectAdmin on your server, including web scripts like WordPress or Drupal. The price starts at $10 per month for 3 domains and 5 mailboxes and up to $70 per month for unlimited domains and mailboxes.
• ServerPilot: This is a low-cost option if you want easy installation on Debian 9 or Ubuntu 18 operating systems without any additional configuration needed on your server after installation is complete (just do an apt update). The price starts at $5 per month with 2GB RAM and up to $85 per month with 16GB RAM; other plans are available as well depending on your needs.

Conclusion

So, which one is best for you? Well, that depends on what your business needs are. If you’re just looking for something simple and easy to use, then we recommend checking out Plesk or InterWorx. But if you need more advanced features like multiple domains or subdomains, then we recommend using DirectAdmin or Ajenti instead.