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CloudPanel alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded CloudPanel alternative is HestiaCP (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

CloudPanel compared with 7 alternatives: HestiaCP, CyberPanel, RunCloud, Virtualmin, Plesk and 2 more.

CloudPanel is free to use. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CloudPanelThis toolFreeFreeWeb
HestiaCPFreeFreeWeb
CyberPanelFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb
RunCloudFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb
VirtualminFree plan · from $7.50/moYesWeb
PleskFree trial · from $15.57/moTrial onlyWeb
CloudronFree plan · from €15/moYesWeb
cPanelFree trial · from $27.46/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

CloudPanel has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

HestiaCP, RunCloud, Plesk and cPanel score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCloudPanelHestiaCPCyberPanelRunCloudVirtualminPleskCloudroncPanel

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of web hosts, and the best at every price

How each one differs from CloudPanel

  1. HestiaCP

    Free open-source web server control panel

    • HestiaCP is free.
    • HestiaCP is open source, according to its own site.
    • HestiaCP does not cover managed WordPress, which CloudPanel does.

    Suits: Self-hosters and small agencies running several sites on one VPS

    HestiaCP vs CloudPanelHestiaCP pricing and details

  2. CyberPanel

    Free OpenLiteSpeed control panel with paid add-ons

    • CyberPanel starts at $7.99 per month for the premium add-ons bundle.
    • CyberPanel is open source, according to its own site.
    • CyberPanel also covers file management.
    • CyberPanel does not cover managed WordPress, which CloudPanel does.

    Suits: Developers running WordPress and PHP sites on their own VPS

    CyberPanel vs CloudPanelCyberPanel pricing and details

  3. RunCloud

    Web server control panel for PHP sites on your own cloud servers

    • RunCloud starts at $9 per month (Essentials, billed monthly).
    • RunCloud has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CloudPanel.
    • RunCloud also covers page speed.
    • RunCloud does not cover managed WordPress, which CloudPanel does.

    Suits: Developers and agencies who rent their own servers for PHP and WordPress sites

    RunCloud vs CloudPanelRunCloud pricing and details

  4. Virtualmin

    Open-source hosting control panel with a paid Pro edition

    • Virtualmin starts at $7.50 per month for Pro, 10 domains.
    • Virtualmin is open source, according to its own site.
    • Virtualmin also covers file management.
    • Virtualmin does not cover managed WordPress, which CloudPanel does.

    Suits: Hosting providers and agencies running their own Linux servers

    Virtualmin vs CloudPanelVirtualmin pricing and details

  5. Plesk

    Web hosting and server control panel licensed per server

    • Plesk starts at $15.57 per month, paid annually ($16.99 paid monthly), for the VPS Web Admin edition.
    • Plesk has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CloudPanel.
    • Plesk also covers dMARC.

    Suits: Agencies and freelancers managing many client WordPress sites on one server

    Plesk vs CloudPanelPlesk pricing and details

  6. Cloudron

    Self-hosted platform for installing and updating apps on your server

    • Cloudron starts at €15 per month, billed yearly (€30 billed monthly), excluding VAT.
    • Cloudron also covers dMARC.
    • Cloudron does not cover managed WordPress, which CloudPanel does.

    Suits: Individuals and small organizations self-hosting several open-source apps

    Cloudron vs CloudPanelCloudron pricing and details

  7. cPanel

    Web hosting control panel licensed per server, by account count

    • cPanel starts at $27.46 per month, billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly), for Solo.
    • cPanel has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CloudPanel.

    Suits: Hosting providers and resellers running shared hosting

    cPanel vs CloudPanelcPanel pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CloudPanel

  • The vendor lists Debian 12 or 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 or 22.04 as the choices for the operating system.
  • The Premium and Enterprise columns on the pricing page show no prices, and their ticket system is listed as coming soon.
  • A managed offer for support is announced as coming soon, so there is no paid support plan today.
  • You supply and maintain the server; CloudPanel is the panel, not the hosting.
CloudPanel pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CloudPanel?

The alternatives to CloudPanel in this directory are HestiaCP, CyberPanel, RunCloud, Virtualmin, Plesk, Cloudron and cPanel. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CloudPanel.

Is there a free alternative to CloudPanel?

Yes. HestiaCP is free to use. CyberPanel, Virtualmin and Cloudron have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to CloudPanel?

HestiaCP, CyberPanel and Virtualmin are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.