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ServerPilot alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded ServerPilot alternative is Cleavr (2.2 GPA). The best free one is Ploi (2.2 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "1 server, 1 site and 5 deployments per month."
ServerPilot compared with 5 alternatives: RunCloud, Cleavr, Ploi, SpinupWP and Laravel Forge.
ServerPilot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per server + $0.50 per app per month, billed hourly. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServerPilotThis tool | Free trial · from $5 | Trial only | Web |
| RunCloud | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Cleavr | Free trial · from $5.5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Ploi | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| SpinupWP | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Laravel Forge | From $12/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
ServerPilot starts at $0.50 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
RunCloud, Cleavr, Ploi, SpinupWP and Laravel Forge score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from ServerPilot
RunCloud
Web server control panel for PHP sites on your own cloud servers
- RunCloud starts at $9 per month (Essentials, billed monthly).
- RunCloud does not cover dashboards, which ServerPilot does.
Suits: Developers and agencies who rent their own servers for PHP and WordPress sites
Cleavr
Server and deployment manager for PHP and Node.js apps on your own VPS
- Cleavr starts at $5.5 per month, billed yearly ($66 a year).
- Cleavr also covers databases and workflow automation.
- Cleavr does not cover dashboards and page speed, which ServerPilot does.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies running several PHP or Node.js sites on their own VPS
Ploi
Server and site management panel for PHP and Laravel apps
- Ploi starts at $10 per month (Basic, up to 5 servers).
- Ploi has a free plan, which ServerPilot lacks.
- Ploi does not cover dashboards and page speed, which ServerPilot does.
Suits: Laravel and PHP developers running their own servers
SpinupWP
WordPress server management for servers you rent yourself
- SpinupWP starts at $12 per month (Essentials, 1 server).
- SpinupWP does not cover dashboards, which ServerPilot does.
Suits: Developers and agencies who rent their own servers for WordPress
Laravel Forge
Server management and deploys for Laravel, PHP and Node apps
- Laravel Forge starts at $12 per month (Hobby, monthly billing).
- Laravel Forge also covers workflow automation.
- Laravel Forge does not cover dashboards and page speed, which ServerPilot does.
Suits: Laravel developers who want flat-rate server management
Limits worth knowing in ServerPilot
- Servers are not included; the cloud provider bills them separately.
- Apps are PHP applications or static sites, so other runtimes are outside what the pricing page defines as an app.
- Log viewer and resource metrics need Business at $10 a server, and MySQL metrics need First Class.
- The 14-day trial covers basic functionality; paid features start once a card or PayPal is added.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ServerPilot?
The alternatives to ServerPilot in this directory are RunCloud, Cleavr, Ploi, SpinupWP and Laravel Forge. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ServerPilot.
Is there a free alternative to ServerPilot?
Yes. Ploi has a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.