DirectAdmin AlternativesServer Management Tools and other similar apps like DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin is described as 'The easiest to use control panel. DirectAdmin is programmed to be the fastest running control panel available. DirectAdmin avoids downtime by automatically recovering from crashes. We offer lightning-fast support by phone, e-mail, forum, and live online chat' and is a server management tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to DirectAdmin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Web-based, Windows and Mac apps. The best DirectAdmin alternative is 1Panel, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DirectAdmin are Webmin, Ajenti, cPanel and HestiaCP.

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  1. 1Panel icon

    1Panel

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    Open-source interface for efficient Linux server management, featuring host monitoring, file management, and database control. Streamlines WordPress deployment with domain and SSL setup. Offers app store, security features, backup, and restore.

    54 1Panel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    1Panel screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Secure containerization
    6. WordPress icon  WordPress Integration
    7.  Rad
    8.  Third party integrations
    9.  Built-in Firewall

    1Panel VS DirectAdmin

     

    • 1Panel is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to DirectAdmin.

    • 1Panel is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DirectAdmin.

    • 1Panel is Free and Open SourceDirectAdmin is Paid and Proprietary
    • 1Panel is Privacy focusedDirectAdmin is not according to our users
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    Webmin

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    Web-based admin interface for Unix-like and Windows systems provides modules for user, service, and network configuration, open source application management, security, backups, monitoring, automation, remote access, and firewall controls.

    68 Webmin alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Webmin screenshot 1

    Webmin Features

    1.  Configuration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Hardware control
    7.  Run Windows software
    8.  GPLv3
    9.  Admin panel

    Webmin VS DirectAdmin

     

    • Most users think Webmin is a great DirectAdmin alternative.

    • Webmin is the most popular Web-based alternative to DirectAdmin.

    • Webmin is Freemium and Open SourceDirectAdmin is Paid and Proprietary
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    Ajenti

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    Ajenti is a Linux & BSD modular server admin panel. Ajenti 2 provides a new interface and a better architecture, developed with Python3 and AngularJS.

    58 Ajenti alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Login

    Ajenti Features

    1.  Shared Folders
    2.  Custom widgets
    3.  Admin panel

    Ajenti VS DirectAdmin

     
    Comments about Ajenti as an Alternative to DirectAdmin
    Nadya Pak
    Negative Mar 21, 2019
    0

    Ajenti is for pros, but Vepp is for newbies. They are different.

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    • Ajenti is Free and Open SourceDirectAdmin is Paid and Proprietary
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    ClusterCS

    ClusterCS is a cloud-based platform, a remote management panel for servers running Linux (currently Centos 6,7, Red Hat 6,7 and Amazon AMI);

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    cPanel

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    The cPanel and WHM software package makes life easier for web hosts and the website owners they serve. It offers easy-to-use, powerful tools that perform essential tasks quickly, easily, and reliably.

    72 cPanel alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    cPanel screenshot 1

    cPanel Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  WebDAV Support
    3.  Admin panel
    4.  Configuration
    5.  File Hosting

    cPanel VS DirectAdmin

     

    • cPanel is the most popular commercial alternative to DirectAdmin.

    • cPanel is Paid and ProprietaryDirectAdmin is also Paid and Proprietary
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    HestiaCP

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    Hestia Control Panel is an open source web server control panel with an easy-to-use interface as a lightweight alternative to cPanel, Plesk, etc. Hestia It's also the continuation of the development of Vesta Control Panel.

    31 HestiaCP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    HestiaCP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic Backup
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  DNS Server

    HestiaCP VS DirectAdmin

     
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    ispmanager

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    ispmanager – websites and web environment Linux control panel that makes life easier for web developers and hosting professionals.

    105 ispmanager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Dashboard

    Top ispmanager Features

    1.  Extended php management
    2.  Support for Let's Encrypt
    3.  SSL
    4.  Automatic Backup
    5.  Website Monitoring
    6.  Built-in viewer
    7.  Incremental Backup
    8.  Encrypted Backup
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  Support for MarkDown

    ispmanager VS DirectAdmin

     
    Comments about ispmanager as an Alternative to DirectAdmin
    Paul Karpo
    Positive Mar 20, 2019
    2

    After testing Vepp I can say that it is Vepp which is the easiest to use control panel for website and server management.

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    • ispmanager is Paid and ProprietaryDirectAdmin is also Paid and Proprietary
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    ISPConfig

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    ISPConfig 3 is an open source hosting control panel for Linux. ISPconfig 3 is capable of managing multiple servers from one control panel. ISPConfig is licensed under BSD license.

    40 ISPConfig alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ISPConfig screenshot 1

    ISPConfig Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  Website Monitoring
    5.  Multi-Site Management
    6.  Nginx

    ISPConfig VS DirectAdmin

     
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    Plesk

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    WebOps platform providing global server, website, and hosting management. Features include dynamic dashboards, cloud compatibility, security, over 100 extensions, and multilingual support.

    64 Plesk alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Microsoft Azure
    Plesk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  Server Monitoring
    5. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    6.  Nginx
    7.  Google Authenticator
    8.  DNSSEC

    Plesk VS DirectAdmin

     
    Comments about Plesk as an Alternative to DirectAdmin
    huntsclan
    Positive Oct 10, 2020
    0

    Self-updating, clean web interface and an array of tools available to help manage websites.

    DirectAdmin Icon
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    • Plesk is the most popular Windows alternative to DirectAdmin.

    • Plesk is Paid and ProprietaryDirectAdmin is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Vesta Control Panel

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    Simple Hosting Control Panel

    Vesta is an open source Hosting Control Panel that is free to use under GPLv3. It provides an easy to use control panel that allows the management of websites, DNS, mail, backups, and more!.

    47 Vesta Control Panel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • MD flagMoldova

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Vesta Control Panel screenshot 1

    Vesta Control Panel VS DirectAdmin

     
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    OpenPanel

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    OpenPanel is a Linux web hosting control panel that offers a cost-effective Virtual Private Server experience. It provides resource limiting, enhanced security, and allows users to install services, set PHP limits, and configure components like Redis and Elasticsearch.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    OpenPanel screenshot 1

    Top OpenPanel Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  WordPress Management
    4.  Integrated Search
    5. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    6.  Nginx
    7.  REST API
    8.  Built-in File Manager
    9.  SSL encryption
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Multiple languages

    OpenPanel VS DirectAdmin

     
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    Virtualmin

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    Virtualmin is a powerful and flexible web hosting control panel for Linux and BSD systems. Available in an open-source community-supported version, and a more feature-filled version with premium support, Virtualmin is the cost-effective and comprehensive solution to virtual web...

    42 Virtualmin alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    Virtualmin screenshot 1

    Virtualmin VS DirectAdmin

     
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    Sentora

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    Sentora is an open-source web hosting control panel built specifically to work on a variety of Linux distributions. Sentora is licensed under the GPL and is a separately maintained fork of the original ZPanel project.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Sentora Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Incremental Backup

    Sentora VS DirectAdmin

     
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