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Open-source alternatives to Namecheap

Namecheap is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 122 other web hosts in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Namecheap is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Namecheap

  1. Dokploy

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases on your own servers

    • Dokploy starts at $4.50 per server / month on the Cloud Hobby plan. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • Dokploy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dokploy also covers databases.
    • Namecheap also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Dokploy pricing and details

  2. Neocities

    Free static website hosting with an in-browser editor

    • Neocities starts at $5 per month (Supporter). Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • Neocities has a free plan. Namecheap does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Neocities is open source, according to its own site.
    • Namecheap also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Neocities pricing and details

  3. Coolify

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases to your own servers

    • Coolify starts at $5 per month for up to 2 connected servers (Cloud), or free to self-host. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • Coolify has a free plan. Namecheap does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Coolify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coolify also covers databases.
    Coolify pricing and details

  4. CyberPanel

    Free OpenLiteSpeed control panel with paid add-ons

    • CyberPanel starts at $7.99 per month for the premium add-ons bundle. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • CyberPanel has a free plan. Namecheap does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CyberPanel is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CyberPanel also covers file management.
    CyberPanel pricing and details

  5. HestiaCP

    Free open-source web server control panel

    • HestiaCP is free. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • HestiaCP has a free plan. Namecheap does not, though it has a free trial.
    • HestiaCP is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Namecheap also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    HestiaCP pricing and details

  6. Virtualmin

    Open-source hosting control panel with a paid Pro edition

    • Virtualmin starts at $7.50 per month for Pro, 10 domains. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • Virtualmin has a free plan. Namecheap does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Virtualmin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Virtualmin also covers file management.
    Virtualmin pricing and details

  7. Dokku

    Open-source, single-server platform as a service you run yourself

    • Dokku starts at $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • Dokku has a free plan. Namecheap does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dokku lists a Linux app.
    • Only Namecheap lists a web app.
    Dokku pricing and details

  8. Amazee.io

    Managed open source Kubernetes hosting for Drupal and other apps

    • Amazee.io starts at $199 per month and up (Cloud Basic), sold through sales. Namecheap starts at $5.88 per month (Stellar), or $102.88 every 2 years, at renewal rates.
    • Amazee.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Namecheap also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Amazee.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Namecheap?

Yes. Dokploy, Neocities, Coolify, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, Dokku and Amazee.io are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Namecheap open source?

Namecheap is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these web hosts are free?

Neocities, Coolify, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Virtualmin and Dokku are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Namecheap: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.