01/ HestiaCP
Best for: Websites, mail and DNS on your own VPS.
Runs on: Linux
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Free alternatives to cPanel & WHM
cPanel & WHM by WebPros: Web hosting control panel for websites, email, databases and DNS. Pricing: per-server licence. Here are 3 free options that cover the same job.
| Alternative | Type | Platforms | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HestiaCP | Open source | Linux | Websites, mail and DNS on your own VPS | Get it |
 VirtualminA free GPL edition and a paid Pro edition. | Open source | Linux | Managing many sites and users on one server | Get it |
 CloudPanel | Free | Linux | A fast panel for PHP, Node.js and Python sites | Get it |
cPanel & WHMThe paid original | Per-server licence | – | Server control panel | Visit |
The alternatives in detail
02/ Virtualmin
Best for: Managing many sites and users on one server.
A free GPL edition and a paid Pro edition.
Runs on: Linux
Visit Virtualmin03/ CloudPanel
Best for: A fast panel for PHP, Node.js and Python sites.
Runs on: Linux
Visit CloudPanelFrequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to cPanel & WHM?
Yes. HestiaCP is a strong free option for websites, mail and dns on your own vps. Other choices include Virtualmin, CloudPanel.
Which cPanel & WHM alternative is open source?
HestiaCP, Virtualmin are open source.