Free Control Panels You Can Install on a VPS
Top Free VPS Control Panels
A VPS server can run various free control panels that simplify website, email, DNS, database, backup, and system management. Some of them can be installed manually, others ‒ via support request.
Most Popular Free Panels
1. HestiaCP
✔ Modern fork of VestaCP
✔ Supports nginx + Apache, PHP-FPM, MariaDB, DNS, FTP, email, backups
✔ Built-in file manager
➡ Can be installed by support on request
2. VestaCP
✔ Lightweight and resource-efficient
✔ Includes web server, email, DNS, database management
✔ Very simple interface
➡ May be installed on request but receives fewer updates
3. aaPanel
✔ Easy-to-use graphical interface
✔ Manages websites, Docker, SSL, FTP, files, databases
✔ Built-in module marketplace
➡ Installation available via support
4. Webmin / Virtualmin
✔ Powerful Linux administration tool
✔ Virtualmin adds hosting-style website control
✔ Supports Apache/Nginx, MySQL/MariaDB, DNS, FTP, email, SSL
➡ Can be installed upon request
5. ISPConfig (Open Source)
✔ Multisite support, multi-user access, reseller features
✔ Handles web server, DNS, FTP, email, databases
✔ Comparable to commercial panels in functionality
➡ Installation is more complex but available
6. CyberPanel (OpenLiteSpeed)
✔ Built on OpenLiteSpeed
✔ Optimized for WordPress, Redis, email, automated backups
✔ Includes LiteSpeed Cache for acceleration
➡ Can be installed via support request
Paid panels available for installation
- Plesk
- DirectAdmin
- cPanel / WHM