Ubuntu Server GUI AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Server Management Tools

The best Server Management alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI is 1Panel, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Ubuntu Server GUI and many of them are Server Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Server Management Tool alternatives to Ubuntu Server GUI are Webmin, cPanel, ispmanager and Plesk.

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Ubuntu Server GUI alternatives page was last updated Mar 3, 2025
  1. 1Panel icon
     18 likes

    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.

    53 1Panel alternatives
    1Panel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    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 iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

    1Panel VS Ubuntu Server GUI

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    • 1Panel is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI.

    • 1Panel is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI.

    • 1Panel is Free and Open SourceUbuntu Server GUI is also Free and Open Source
    • 1Panel is Privacy focusedUbuntu Server GUI is not according to our users
  2. Webmin icon
     242 likes

    Webmin is a web-based system configuration tool for Unix-like systems, although recent versions can also be installed and run on Windows. It allows to configure operating system internals, such as users, disk quotas, services or configuration files, as well as modify and control...

    65 Webmin alternatives
    Webmin screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    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 iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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    Comments about Webmin as an Alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI
     
    Guest

    Works right out of the box. as a noob this is great. Need to run apt-get update, apt-get upgrade, then edit /etc/apt/sources.list then apt-get update again, then run the key then install.

    Positive commentAug 31, 2016
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    Webmin icon
    • Webmin is the most popular Web-based alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI.

    • Webmin is Freemium and Open SourceUbuntu Server GUI is Free and Open Source
  3. cPanel icon
     109 likes

    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
    cPanel screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    cPanel Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  WebDAV Support
    3.  Admin panel
    4.  Configuration
    5.  File Hosting
    cPanel iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

    cPanel VS Ubuntu Server GUI

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    • cPanel is the most popular commercial alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI.

    • cPanel is Paid and ProprietaryUbuntu Server GUI is Free and Open Source
  4. ispmanager icon
     168 likes

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

    100 ispmanager alternatives
    Dashboard

    License model

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    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 iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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  5. Plesk icon
     93 likes

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

    61 Plesk alternatives
    Plesk screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Microsoft Azure

    Plesk 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 iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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    • Plesk is the most popular Windows alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI.

    • Plesk is Paid and ProprietaryUbuntu Server GUI is Free and Open Source
  6. Sentora icon
     30 likes

    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.

    58 Sentora alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Sentora Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Incremental Backup
    Sentora iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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  7. Univention Corporate Server (UCS) icon
     33 likes

    UCS is an open platform for central Identity & Access Management, IT Management, and Active Directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    96 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives
    Univention App Center

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) Features

    1.  DHCP Server
    2.  Single Sign-On
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  ARM support
    5.  Active Directory Migration
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    8.  SAML Single Sign-On
    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is the most popular Mac alternative to Ubuntu Server GUI.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is Free and Open SourceUbuntu Server GUI is also Free and Open Source
  8. Froxlor icon
     23 likes

    Lightweight server management software.

    44 Froxlor alternatives
    Froxlor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Froxlor iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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  9. RunCloud icon
     10 likes

    RunCloud is a SaaS server manager for PHP servers. It manages your servers by provisioning your server with the best tweaks and settings available.

    71 RunCloud alternatives
    RunCloud screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online

    RunCloud Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Web file manager
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  Free SSL
    5.  Supports SSL Certificates
    6. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    7.  Unlimited domains
    8.  Performance Monitoring
    9.  PHP-FPM
    10.  Support for Let's Encrypt
    RunCloud iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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  10. ClusterCS icon
     8 likes

    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);

    53 ClusterCS alternatives
    ClusterCS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    ClusterCS Features

    1.  Cloud based
    2.  Ngnix Caching
    3.  Nginx
    4.  SSL client certificates
    5.  Load balancing
    6.  Remote Management
    7.  Cluster management
    ClusterCS iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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  11. ServerPilot.io icon
     47 likes

    ServerPilot makes it easy to host WordPress and any other PHP sites on DigitalOcean, Linode, Rackspace, Vultr, and other cloud providers. By turning any server into an optimized PHP and WordPress hosting platform, ServerPilot makes it simple to run your sites in the best way...

    69 ServerPilot.io alternatives
    ServerPilot.io screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online

    ServerPilot.io Features

    1.  VPS
    2.  Nginx
    3.  Cloud Servers
    ServerPilot.io iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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  12. CyberPanel icon
     12 likes

    CyberPanel is web hosting control panel which is based on OpenLiteSpeed. Comes with builtin support for DNS, FTP, email, file manager and automatic SSL.

    68 CyberPanel alternatives
    CyberPanel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • cPanel
    • CentOS Web Panel
    • Parallels Plesk Panel

    CyberPanel Features

    1.  System management
    2.  Admin panel
    3.  Configuration
    CyberPanel iconUbuntu Server GUI Icon

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