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Open source CyberPanel alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 7 CyberPanel alternatives we track are open source. Webmin, Cockpit and Hestia Control Panel rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Webmin logoWebminOpen source—YesLinux, Self-hosted, Web5 of 564.8
2Cockpit logoCockpitOpen source—YesLinux, Self-hosted, Web5 of 561.8
3Hestia Control Panel logoHestia Control PanelOpen source—YesSelf-hosted, Linux5 of 555.9
4ISPConfig logoISPConfigOpen source—YesLinux, Self-hosted, Web5 of 542.3
  1. Webmin logo

    1. WebminTop pick

    Best for: Admins of self-managed Linux servers who want a free GUI for nearly every system setting.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CyberPanel

    Free, long-running server admin panel that covers far more than web hosting.

    Pros

    • Free and BSD-licensed, with no paid tier needed for the core panel
    • Modules cover a huge range of services, from DNS to mail to databases
    • Edits the normal config files, so it coexists with manual changes
    • Actively maintained with frequent releases

    Cons

    • Interface is dense and option-heavy, with a learning curve
    • Not a hosting panel on its own; multi-site hosting needs Virtualmin
    • Exposing a root-level web panel needs careful security setup
    Visit Webmin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Webmin a good CyberPanel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Yearly installations
    About 1,000,000
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Default port
    10000
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported systems
    RHEL, Alma, Rocky, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free SSL certificates
    Let's Encrypt built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Cockpit logo

    2. Cockpit

    Best for: Linux admins who want a clean browser view of a server's logs, storage, network and containers.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted, Web

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CyberPanel

    Lightweight free server dashboard for general Linux admin rather than site hosting.

    Pros

    • Uses the normal system login and tooling, so it never fights the CLI
    • Uses no resources when idle thanks to socket activation
    • Handles VMs, containers and storage in one modern UI
    • Preinstalled on Fedora Server and packaged for major distros

    Cons

    • No web hosting features such as sites, mail accounts or DNS zones
    • Fewer service-specific modules than Webmin
    • Some browsers and Apple devices need workarounds
    Visit Cockpit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cockpit a good CyberPanel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Preinstalled on
    Fedora Server
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cockpit-project.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Default port
    9090
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cockpit-project.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Login
    Normal system user accounts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cockpit-project.org(opens source in a new tab)
    VMs and containers
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cockpit-project.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Resource use when idle
    None (runs on demand)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cockpit-project.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Hestia Control Panel logo

    3. Hestia Control Panel

    Best for: Freelancers and small hosts who want free cPanel-style site, mail and DNS hosting on their own VPS.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from CyberPanel

    Free, open-source panel with Nginx and PHP-FPM per site, without CyberPanel's OpenLiteSpeed focus.

    Pros

    • Free and GPL-licensed with no per-server licence
    • Runs web, mail, DNS and databases from one panel
    • One-click installs for WordPress, Nextcloud and more
    • Light enough for a 1 GB VPS without spam filtering

    Cons

    • Only supports Debian and Ubuntu LTS releases
    • Must be installed on a fresh server, not an existing one
    • Community forum support only, no paid support plan
    Visit Hestia Control Panel Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Hestia Control Panel a good CyberPanel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported OS
    Debian 12/13, Ubuntu 22.04–26.04
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hestiacp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum RAM
    1 GB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hestiacp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    One-click apps
    WordPress, Nextcloud, Laravel and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hestiacp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mail server
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hestiacp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ISPConfig logo

    4. ISPConfig

    Best for: Hosting providers and admins managing web, mail and DNS across several Linux servers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted, Web

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from CyberPanel

    Mature free panel that supports Apache and nginx and manages several servers at once.

    Pros

    • Free under the BSD licence, no licence keys
    • Manages many servers and clusters from one panel
    • Reseller and client accounts built in
    • SOAP and REST API plus a command-line tool

    Cons

    • Dated, utilitarian interface
    • Billing and migration tools are paid extensions
    • Linux only; setup assumes server administration skills
    Visit ISPConfig Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ISPConfig a good CyberPanel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    BSD
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ispconfig.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Current release
    3.3.2p1
    Checked Nov 6, 2026ispconfig.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Multiserver
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ispconfig.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Web servers
    Apache and nginx
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ispconfig.org(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    SOAP and REST
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ispconfig.org(opens source in a new tab)