Coming from shared hosting and not keen on managing a server from the command line? Add a
control panel at checkout and it ships installed from the start. Both panels are
Linux-only and are billed together with the plan.
Available control panels and their monthly cost
Panel
Accounts
System
Monthly add-on
No control panel
—
Linux or Windows
Free
DirectAdmin
10
Linux only
+$AR 22.425+U$S 15
DirectAdmin
Unlimited
Linux only
+$AR 43.355+U$S 29
cPanel
5
Linux only
+$AR 59.800+U$S 40
cPanel Server
30
Linux only
+$AR 74.750+U$S 50
Monthly amounts added on top of the plan price. Ordered from the cart, together with the VPS.
How to choose
cPanel or DirectAdmin, case by case
cPanelthe standard
When cPanel makes sense
If you are migrating from shared hosting that already runs cPanel, the move is direct:
same tools, same workflow, and account transfers between servers with the panel's own
utilities.
It is also the natural choice if you manage sites for clients who already know the
interface and you don't want to retrain them.
DirectAdminthe lighter one
When DirectAdmin makes sense
It costs a lot less and uses fewer resources, leaving more memory for your sites. It
covers the essentials: domains, subdomains, mail, databases, SSL certificates and
backups.
The best cost-to-features ratio if you run your own projects and don't depend on
cPanel-specific integrations.
Plans
Recommended plans with a panel
The panel and its services use memory permanently. To leave real headroom for your
sites, choose
VM3 or higher,
especially with cPanel.
The cPanel license is added at checkout and billed together with the plan. Two editions are available depending on how many accounts you manage; exact prices are in the table on this page and in the cart.
cPanel or DirectAdmin — which one?
DirectAdmin is lighter and considerably cheaper, and covers domain, mail and database management well. cPanel is the industry standard, with more integrations and an interface most hosting customers already know. If you are migrating from shared cPanel hosting, staying on cPanel simplifies the move.
Do the panels work on Windows?
No. Both cPanel and DirectAdmin are Linux-only panels. On a Windows VPS, administration happens over Remote Desktop with native tools.
Can I install a free panel instead?
Yes. With root access you can install license-free alternatives such as Webmin, CyberPanel or HestiaCP. In that case installing and maintaining the panel is up to you.
How much RAM does a panel use?
A control panel and its service stack use memory permanently. To leave real headroom for your sites, choose a plan with 3 GB of RAM or more, especially with cPanel.
Order the VPS with the panel included
Pick the panel in the same cart form and the server ships with the license active.
