Control Panels - The *List*

[Robert]

This is a list of Control Panels that are available as well as for which OS and if it's free or costs. Please feel free to add to this. All the control panels below have been released to the public, non of them are in "beta" mode.

Paid Control Panels

Cpanel - www.cpanel.net [FreeBSD, Redhat, Mandrake] (15 Day Demo License)
Plesk - www.plesk.com [RedHat, FreeBSD] (1 Domain Fully Functional License)
Ensim - www.ensim.com [RedHat, Windows] (14 Day Demo License)
H-Sphere - www.psoft.net [FreeBSD, Linux, Windows] (30 Days Demo License)
Helm - www.webhostautomation.com [Windows] (14 Day Demo License)
DirectPhp - www.directphp.com [RaQ] (15 Day Trial)
DSM - www.zervex.com [Linux]
Command Matrix - www.etrinix.com [Windows]
Hosting Controller - www.hostingcontroller.com [Windows] (30 Day Demo License)
Hosting Accelerator - www.hostingaccelerator.com [Windows] (30 Day Demo License)
Internet Acceleration and Management Server - www.guardiandigital.com [Linux]
DirectAdmin - www.directadmin.com [Linux FreeBSD 4.8 / 4.9 with 5.0 / 5.1 in beta]
Ikonware - www.ikonware.com [Redhat]
InterWorx Server Management Suite - http://interworx.info
InsPanel - http://www.inspanel.com [Windows] (Free and Paid available)

Free Control Panels

Webmin - www.webmin.com [_See Supported Platforms on Site_]
ASM - www.acctmgr.com [Linux, Unix]
Web.CP - http://webcp.can-host.com [Linux]
Ababa - www.yupapa.com [Linux]
NxPanel - www.nxpanel.net [Windows]

Last updated: August 14, 2003

[David]

What do you mean by "trial"? CPanel you can get a 15 day demo license and I believe the same is true with Ensim. To me that is a "trial".

[Chicken]

Normally I wouldn't say this, but if you or a company you work for offer a cp product, free or paid, you may list it in this thread. The reason I'm allowing this is that I will be using the information for something HHO related (and would like to update my information).

[Robert]

Originally posted by David:

What do you mean by "trial"? CPanel you can get a 15 day demo license and I believe the same is true with Ensim. To me that is a "trial".

A demo is a demo. Meaning that it isn't a fully functioning software while a trial is the full version but has a x amount of days before it expires.

I'm sorry, but I cannot find a place to download Cpanel or Ensim without having it check for a valid license. Mind posting the URL? Thanks

[jbiz718]

Also dont forget this one.

www.guardiandigital.com

Its interesting.

[Robert]

Also, let me add

Free:
NxPanel - http://www.nxpanel.net/ [Windows]

[David]

From here http://www.cpanel.net/dist.htm
If you just want to try cPanel you can ask billing@cpanel.net for a free 15 day test license.

https://buy.ensim.com/items.asp?skus=linux
WEBppliance Pro for Linux. Single server, 14-day trial. 5 domain license.

[Robert]

Cool Thanks =)

[James]

h-sphere also runs on windows based servers.
just thought i would let every one know

[Jay Suds]

Helm also has a 14 day free trial

[proxy]

www.neopanel.com
www.apanel.com

i dont think either is fully developed but supposedly "up and coming"

[Robert]

Thanks. Neither are available at the time, but I'll keep an eye on it.

[DirectAdmin]

Chicken said it was allowed, so I'd like to add DirectAdmin Web Control Panel to the list. It's a paid panel.

DirectAdmin - www.directadmin.com [Linux]

:D

[Robert]

Looks good! Thanks.

There are a few CPs no longer available, I'll release an updated list in a few.

[RRolfe]

Originally posted by James:

h-sphere also runs on windows based servers.
just thought i would let every one know

to clarify...

H-Sphere can control windows based servers as well as *nix but can not be actually loaded and run on a windows based server.

[Chicken]

Originally posted by DirectAdmin:

Chicken said it was allowed, so I'd like to add DirectAdmin Web Control Panel to the list. It's a paid panel.
That I did, thanks for posting.

[YUPAPA]

I think I've seen a CP called ISPMAN and it requires ldap and it was free!
I forgot the url :(

[bobcares]

Hey,
We are coming out with ours very soon.
The launch would be on 7th July. ;)
Have a nice day

Amar

[xerocity.com]

H-Sphere offers a free 30 day trial.

http://www.psoft.net/free_trial.html

[NexDog]

HostGUI, baby!!! Coming extremely soon.

[bobcares]

Hi!
As promised 7th July.....

Presenting http://ikonware.com

Regards
Amar

P.S. mods if you feel this violates the terms I'll delete the post.

[UH-Matt]

"Ensim" should be listed as a panel, its a company which produces several control panel products, each deserving its own listing:

Webppliance 3.1
Webpplaince PRO
VPS

There is big differences between the 3.

[Adam]

Not released yet but im sure it will be quite soon: http://www.hostgui.com

From Jaguar PC, looks promising.

[Adam]

Very promising*

[davef8]

Does anyone know where I can find reviews on some of those free control panels mentioned in the "list"? Or even better those who've used some of the free control panels please post your thoughts here.

[Tcoy]

Since chicken said this was on, our control panel is currently in beta release.

Admin Center - https://admin.trouble-free.net/

[Chicken]

Originally posted by davef8:

Does anyone know where I can find reviews on some of those free control panels mentioned in the "list"? Or even better those who've used some of the free control panels please post your thoughts here.
Well, sort of something like this?

http://thewhir.com/focus/automation/
http://www.linuxisp.com/compare/webhosting.html

[outpernet]

anyone knows whats happening with Hosting Accelerator?
coz 2 weeks at least for now all email i send bame back bounced, also i cant acced the mainpage, and now i cant log in to my panel coz the license server

[gspinney]

I purchased DirectPHP's control panel and even through it says clearing that the license is good for one server, when I changed my DNS for that server Richard Kurth would not update the license to the new DNS.

I sent email, after email :banghead:

Personally after this experience and checking out other Control Panels, I would never buy his products again..

:finger: Richard Kurth & DirectPHP

[gspinney]

I have to update my last Post. After several emails, we agreed to disagree and he supplied an update to the license key.

I am still using his product for personal use...

[DHCory]

It appears the Ensim trial is no longer offered. :(

[PsyDonia]

an update to the list.
add these to.
http://www.nthelp.org/
an free CP for windows.

[ghpickjr]

Also Sphera....www.sphera.com

[etecc]

Nice list! However; does anyone else still think there is no good panels out?

[DHCory]

No good panels? What do you mean? Not happy with ANY of them? Surely ONE of the dozen or so meets MOST of your requirements.

[Chicken]

They meet mine, though if they don't meet yours then I suppose it's time to get out the hammer and nails.

[JakeG]

Originally posted by PsyDonia:

an update to the list.
add these to.
http://www.nthelp.org/
an free CP for windows.


Thanks for the mention. Just an FYI, my CP is not intended for resellers, though if you feel it works for you have fun with it! I originally wrote it to help me as a server administrator to maintain over 1400 websites on the Windows2000 platform. It's very very loosely based on the CP found at www.adsi4nt.com. I will be making updates to my CP but all updates will be for administrators not resellers. I am thinking of making a reseller's version with an end-user interface. Come on over (http://www.nthelp.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=162) and give me some feedback about reseller CP's.

[interactive]

Originally posted by proxy:

www.neopanel.com
www.apanel.com

i dont think either is fully developed but supposedly "up and coming"


Since Chicken sort of said it was okay (my apologies for such an old message):
APanel.com, my product, will be released this coming Spring/Summer of 2004. Was supposed to have it done last year or near that but never got it. The entire backend is built. So you could say it's around 60% completed.

[zsindhu]

Originally posted by NexDog:

HostGUI, baby!!! Coming extremely soon.

:D been hearing that for well over a year and a half now :)

[zsindhu]

www.apanel.com doesn't work for me?

[interactive]

Originally posted by zsindhu:

www.apanel.com doesn't work for me?

Well there's no content there right now, so the domain is "off". I should put a temporary page though.

[notnamed]

Are there ANY Windows/Apache control panels? :(

[Spencer]

Originally posted by notnamed:

Are there ANY Windows/Apache control panels? :( Yes.

[notnamed]

Which ones? :D

[Spencer]

Originally posted by notnamed:

Which ones? :D I'm not sure, but I know there are some popular ones. Try Google.com. :D

[notnamed]

I know there are some popular Apache configurator tools...that's not what I'm looking for. I didn't find any windows/apache control panels using several different searches and stuff. I don't think one exists :(

[zsindhu]

erm, notnamed, why would anyone use Apache on windows when there's IIS?

IIS 6 on Windows 2003 is a GREAT improvement on the older version. More stable and much easier to handle.

I guess there aren't any CPs for Win+Apache as there isn't a significant number of webhosts using this combination.

[ats-tech]

FYI - I think you mean plesk.com? (http://www.plesk.com)

[zsindhu]

Originally posted by ats-tech:

FYI - I think you mean plesk.com? (http://www.plesk.com)

? :confused:

[ats-tech]

Originally posted by zsindhu:

? :confused:

The original list has plesk as plesk.net, which goes essentially nowhere. The plesk control panel can be found at plesk.com

[zsindhu]

ah, I see.

[Chicken]

It's been fixed, thanks for catching that error.

[blacknight]

We've been using 42go for the last 12 months:
http://www.projektfarm.com/en/index.php

[ats-tech]

Originally posted by Chicken:

It's been fixed, thanks for catching that error.

Any idea on the Euro to $ conversion?

[Chicken]

I'm not sure what you mean, but http://xe.com/ provides monetary conversions (live rates).

[ats-tech]

We've been using 42go for the last 12 months:

I quoted the wong post, but thanks for the link

[blacknight]

Euro to dollar conversion rates vary. Check out the link Chicken posted or have a look on Yahoo! Finance

[alfturtle]

Don't forget CWIPanel http://www.cwipanel.com - Windows 2000 and 2003 :)

[zsindhu]

OK. InsPanel is now ready to be listed :)

http://www.inspanel.com OR http://www.inspedium.com/software

Both free and paid versions available (windows 2000/2003)

[FastSS]

Why is there no love for the FreeBSD 5.x users? I always thoguht it was one of the best for a server?

[complex]

FBSD 5.x is still a "technology release", so many people aren't quite ready to support it. I've talked to PSoft, and they said they have H-Sphere support ready to go, but there are apparently some problems with Java that need to be resolved before they can release it.

I'm looking forward to it, though -- I'm building a dual Opteron server now and would love to have AMD64-enabled 5.x running on it!

[thegoldmine.co.]

my search for a windows / apache control panel wen i did one was not very successfull what so ever im not sure if theres any out there to be honest

[NEXCS-Chris]

Per Chicken's 'ok' for listing control panels developed by the poster's corp:

We've recently released our InterWorx Server Management Suite (http://interworx.info). I won't go into blatent details about it since you can read about it on our site but it is full featured, written completely in PHP/MySQL and currently supports RedHat with other OSes on the way.

Thanks,

Chris

BTW - Chicken/poster, please add us to the list when you get a sec. Thanks!

<<ADMIN NOTE: Done!>>

[Nargule]

Plesk has a Windows version out now too.

[Two_A_T]

Just a note if the Grand Chicken would like to update the list...

DirectAdmin now also supports FreeBSD 4.8 / 4.9 with 5.0 / 5.1 in beta as well.

:D

[sunckell]

what about http://alabanza.com?

[serversolutions]

Does anyone of these control panels are able to Make Reseller accounts?

[zsindhu]

I'm sure almost all allow reseller account creation :)

[serversolutions]

Does inspanel support linux aswell?

[zsindhu]

No, it's purely a Windows panel (for now) :)

[serversolutions]

can anyone point out which one offer reseller account creation?

[zsindhu]

AFAIK, only webmin does not support reseller account creation.

Hey, it wouldn't hurt to actually visit the sites of some of these products and check out the features they have to offer :)

[serversolutions]

Does anyone of the free control panels the same as cpanel?

If so,Which ones?

[Nargule]

Originally posted by serversolutions:

Does anyone of the free control panels the same as cpanel?

If so,Which ones?

What exactly are you asking here? If any of the free control panels are as good as cpanel? I would venture to say no, that is why they are free and cpanel isn't.

[serversolutions]

is there any ones simular to cpanel and webhost manager?

[Toolz]

ahh, such eloquence!

[serversolutions]

heres another one u havent added to the list

http://www.thezpanel.com [Windows and its free one]

[outtasking]

Thanks chicken :-)

http://www.webhost-panel.com

[b0ss]

Installs beautifully with PHP and mysql.
Problem is everything works great but won't add users or domains.
I've actually installed it bon a linux box too for those interested.
I use Plesk usually but ZPanel has a really nice interface.
If it works as good as it looks it'll be great.
Hope this helps

[maxhest]

Ensim Pro 4.0 Just came out, looks good :)

[b0ss]

Soho is free
installs easy via php mysql (autointall feature).

Best free control panel I've found and I've tried them all.

https://website.soholaunch.com/index.php?pr=Studio_Download

[b0ss]

& days after install Soho Launch
This system seems to be ideal for any web host who needs an easy way to get started with little or no experience.
No Im not affiliated in any way but I have tried them all and been satisfied with none.
I've found the best thing with this mob is the fact that the free package gives you a liscence for 100 domains.
I use this with PHPCOIN as my billing and it creates a very professional looking web hosting company.
If anybody need info let me know.
sales@optushosting.com

[241comp]

web://cp has moved because http://webcp.can-host.com disappeared. The new site is at http://www.web-cp.net and the new discussion forum is at http://www.web-cp.net/forums/. You may want to update the link on the first page of this thread so people can find it.

[Ross]

Originally posted by outtasking:

Thanks chicken :-)

http://www.webhost-panel.com

Looks promising.

[outtasking]

www.webhost-panel.com for windows servers
www.webhost-panel.net for linux servers


Regards

[mcpaa]

I dont think you have vhcs (vhcs.net) its very nice and is open sourced.

[ats-tech]

http://www.web-cp.net/

[gspinney]

http://www.web-cp.net/

Well that Control Panel sucked. :yuck:

Try http://www.directphp.com/ (DirectPHP) :banana:

[ats-tech]

It sucked because it was not a maintained project. :rolleyes:

It was one of the, if not the first attempt at an opensource panel. Until I can write something better, I'm not going to knock it.

[ats-tech]

http://web-cp.net

[Robert]

Well that Control Panel sucked. :yuck:

Try http://www.directphp.com/ (DirectPHP) :banana:

I'm surprised that is around! I was one of the original users of the original cp of that script that ran on a Cobalt Raq back in uh..... 1999/2000.

[sahdev]

Guys,

Ensim Corporation provides both Linux and Windows Control Panels.
It is the most stable one I have seen.It reduces one's support costs.

[Vinayak]

Well I had a chance to work on Ensim soem time back, nice controll panel, but don't know why it is not that popular.

[Vinayak]

BTW Robert URL for web://cp has been changed and now it is http://www.web-cp.net
I think you should update those link up there.

[Vinayak]

Found this today at http://www.web-cp.net/forums/about15.html

FlexCP Info

Development Project:

http://flexcp.sourceforge.net/

Future homepage:

http://flexcp.org/

=========== FAQ ================

Q. What is FlexCP?
A. FlexCP is an open source web hosting control panel for Unix-like systems that is comparable to CPanel. It allows complete automation for all hosting related tasks such as creating users so they can manage their own email accounts via a highly skinable front end that can be accessed by any web browser. It is comprised of two separate pieces, a back-end daemon and a web front-end. It is developed in PHP and is designed to be portable. It is in large part a rewrite of web://cp.

Q. Why was it decided to rewrite web://cp?
A. FlexCP was planned to fix some of the limitations in the original web://cp project. The web://cp project was a very functional package. However, being the first attempt of a free full featured hosting control panel and only having one full time developer, some design decisions were made in the the name of expediency rather than best practice. It suffered from some limitations such as complexity and lack of modularity. It also lacked error checking, and many advanced features such as support for virtual users. The inherent way it was developed made it hard to add these important features. It was decided that it would need either a major overhaul or a complete rewrite. When the vote was taken we decided to do a rewrite and allow the current version of web://cp to continue to be developed separately.

Q. Why is the front-end separate from the back-end daemon?
A. The back-end daemon runs as a root user and takes care of enacting all administrative changes on the server. The front-end authorizes with the back-end and sends it commands over sockets. The web front-end is built atop a built-in php http daemon which serves the panel on a specified port, which users can then interact with. This approach is very secure and scalable.

Q. Why is FlexCP written in PHP rather than (C, Java, Python, Perl, etc.)?
A. The choice of language really comes down to the best language for the job. Since large portions of FlexCP are web based, a language that would integrate closely with that offers some desirable advantages. Also we decided to avoid languages that are compiled to make it easier to maintain packages and keep the code portable. As far as we know PHP is available on all operating systems that are commonly used for hosting. There is also a large developer pool of system administrators who also know PHP. Lastly the original web://cp project was written in PHP so a lot of code is already available and there isn't a persuasive enough reason to switch to another language.

Q. Why not create a CD iso or distribution that automatically installs a FlexCP server?
A. FlexCP is designed to be portable and to be used on any type of UNIX-like operating system. We do not want to create dependencies on specific packages or installs; but would rather add support for as many OSs and server software as possible. We also do not want to maintain and upgrade packages for software that is outside the scope of FlexCP itself. Therefor FlexCP will be a package to be installed on an already existing system. It is possible that a related project outside the scope of FlexCP may provide such a full install CD however.

Q. What are the main features that are planned for FlexCP?
A.
- secure design
- fast and powerful templating system for the web front end
- controls user, client, domain, reseller, server, and multi-server aspects of shared web hosting
- configures web, email, ftp, database, mailing lists, DNS, etc.
- automates backups, restores, user management, quotas, cron, certs, etc.
- pluggable modules for extending supported services
- support for packages and feature sets

Q. How long will it take to make FlexCP stable and usable?
A. That depends on how many developers are interested in helping develop a free alternative to commercial hosting control panels such as CPanel and Plesk. This is a voluntary project that is worked on in the spare time of the developers. Without help it could conceivably take a very long time. If you can't help personally but would like to sponsor some of the work then by all means contact us and we'll tell you what you can do.

[jackrabbit]

I have been following the development of flexcp for about 2 years and I basically think that development is at a standstill. Some of the developer talent is still associated with Web-cp. Web-cp is (in my opinion) the best of the GPL panels that exists currently. As posted above the updated link to the current webcp maintainers is http://web-cp.net .

I maintain www.phpanel.net which is an extenstion of the web-cp codebase. Not exactly a fork... just lots of patches and random useful GPL code tweaked to work with Web-cp. I don't know if it would qualify to be added to "the list" but what-the-heck .... never hurts to ask. :)

[Dexxa]

Does it have a reseller cp too ?, and a signup form ? maybe automated ?, Does it support paypal ? :)

I have been following the development of flexcp for about 2 years and I basically think that development is at a standstill. Some of the developer talent is still associated with Web-cp. Web-cp is (in my opinion) the best of the GPL panels that exists currently. As posted above the updated link to the current webcp maintainers is http://web-cp.net .

I maintain www.phpanel.net which is an extenstion of the web-cp codebase. Not exactly a fork... just lots of patches and random useful GPL code tweaked to work with Web-cp. I don't know if it would qualify to be added to "the list" but what-the-heck .... never hurts to ask. :)

[jackrabbit]

It does have full reseller capabilities. A rudamentary signup script is also included but it doesn't have payment processor capabilities. It is just a basic form to collect payment information.

[Dexxa]

Sounds good :),

I guess mods can be made to instal premade scripts like in cpanel etc,

[domalc]

Do you need a control panel for your hosting server but you can't afford license prices?Then you can take

a look at Cube Panel.

It's a control panel in the same fashion than Plesk or Ensim with all of their features, but for free.

Check that features:

* Complete administration of the server, via control panels, with 3 levels of management (Administration, Client and Domain).

* Totally configurable control panels (personalization of skin, logo and language) at an Administration and Client level.

* Totally integrated domain registration platform.

* Multi-language support, with the possibility of including an unlimited number of languages and personalising all the texts via an optional module.

* Complete support for ASP.NET (on Windows platforms).

* Available for Linux and Windows platforms.

If you want to know more, go http://www.cubepanel.com

[Dexxa]

"Cube Panel Trial" How much is if after the trial for cube panel? and does it provide a reseller control panel as well ?,

[watch_webdog]

Cube Panel has 3 levels of administration (Administrator, Client, Domain). From the Administrator you can create and configure Client/Reseller accounts. Cube Panel prices can be found at www.cubepanel.com

[watch_webdog]

Cube Panel Professional versions (http://www.cubepanel.com). With more options and improved performance, Cube Panel Pro is the solution for the complete management and automation of hosting servers at a very low price and continuously working on new improvements. Cube Panel features 3 administration levels, countless configuration and personalization options, multiplatform platform support, and much more:

- Integration of corporate solutions through API Webservices.
- Optional Multi-Server module. Control all your servers from a single control panel.
- Integrated domain registration platform.
- Multi-language support. With the possibility to add unlimited languages and personalize every text through a free optional module.
- Management of the system services.
- Access control.
- IP management.
- SSL certificates management.
- ...


http://www.cubepanel.com

[Dexxa]

Why does cupe panel look like plesk ? and runs on the same port

[rogerlinux]

these are very good linux free ISP control panel

www.vhcs.net

www.ispconfig.org

www.syscp.de

http://www.ravencore.com

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[hostthebest]

What sup with some shoutcast CP I think it time to post some hear also

[Dexxa]

Free Shoutcast Panel, Cast Control http://www.cast-control.com/

[Virpus - Ken]

Has anyone tried DSM?

[BradM]

Nice collection of resources. Good thread. Thanks

[StarGate]

You forgot the best

VHCS - www.vhcs.net

[Vinayak]

Its already there http://www.hosthideout.com/showthread.php?p=77632&#post77632

[VeritasDavid]

C-panel is my favorite ;)

[gplhost]

Free Control Panels

Webmin - www.webmin.com [_See Supported Platforms on Site_]
ASM - www.acctmgr.com [Linux, Unix]
Web.CP - http://webcp.can-host.com [Linux]
Ababa - www.yupapa.com [Linux]
NxPanel - www.nxpanel.net [Windows]

Last updated: August 14, 2003

I think you forgot ours (Unix):

http://www.gplhost.com/software-dtc.html

In fact, our control panel is the only one directly included in the FreeBSD ports, and many of our users reported it one of the best solution.

Thomas

[ESouth]

Free
gamecreate - www.gamecreate.com

[ezhost-anish]

I think you forgot ours (Unix):

http://www.gplhost.com/software-dtc.html

In fact, our control panel is the only one directly included in the FreeBSD ports, and many of our users reported it one of the best solution.

Thomas

let me check it.:)

[seertninem]

thank you for sharing bro. :banana:
helps a lot

[MattG]

You forgot Lxadmin/HVadmin

[XeonX]

thanks for the great list!

[cancer10]

Try the following:

web-cp: http://www.web-cp.net/
vhcs: http://www.vhcs.net
webmin: http://www.webmin.com
cube panel lite: http://www.cubepanel.com
zpanel: http://www.thezpanel.com

[AlwaysOnline]

Don't forget BlueQuartz

www dot nuonce dot net slash bluequartz dot php

[cancer10]

Question: Have they stopped the zpanel project?

http://www.thezpanel.com/

[taweb]

great information.. Thank you..

[100dollarsuppor]

Add

ISPconfig
Virtualmin
Lxadmin

to this list

[CyberWebHosting]

Whats the best one?
In your thoughts*
I think cPanel.

[Exa_Ankur]

That's a good list.
Will be useful to me.

[smzed]

Looks good! Thanks.

There are a few CPs no longer available, I'll release an updated list in a few.

How about including some control panels in your updated list that are emerging... Like Hostmatic extension of MachPanel?

This a an emerging panel with lots of goodies... Above all, it is FREE for life. There is a Lite Edition (Fully Functional but with limited resources).

[ADMIN NOTE: This person owns the site that offers this.]

[TrillHosting]

Awesome list, thank you :)

[alisons]

Is this list updated?? It has been some years since it was posted....

[Chicken]

It's a running list. I'm sure some are dead by now, and others have been added.

[vibesh]

Thanks for sharing this nice info with us.
hoping more form u.

[mwaraitch]

nice list of control panels...