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Free froxlor alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 6 froxlor alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). ISPConfig, Hestia Control Panel and CyberPanel rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ISPConfig logoISPConfigOpen source—YesLinux, Self-hosted, Web5 of 568.8
2Hestia Control Panel logoHestia Control PanelOpen source—YesSelf-hosted, Linux5 of 564.8
3CyberPanel logoCyberPanelOpen source—YesLinux, Self-hosted4 of 459.4
4Webmin logoWebminOpen source—YesLinux, Self-hosted, Web5 of 557.5
  1. ISPConfig logo

    1. ISPConfigTop pick

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from froxlor

    Another free open-source hosting panel, with multi-server management and wider distro support.

    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
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 froxlor 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)
  2. Hestia Control Panel logo

    2. 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

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from froxlor

    Free open-source panel with a one-line installer and a built-in web app installer.

    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
    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 Hestia Control Panel a good froxlor 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)
  3. CyberPanel logo

    3. CyberPanel

    Best for: VPS owners hosting WordPress sites who want a free cPanel alternative

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from froxlor

    Free panel built around OpenLiteSpeed, with one-click WordPress and email setup.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with unlimited websites
    • OpenLiteSpeed and LiteSpeed cache suit WordPress well
    • Built-in WordPress staging, backups and Docker manager
    • Handles email, DNS and SSL in one panel

    Cons

    • Built around LiteSpeed rather than Apache or Nginx
    • Some management tools are paid add-ons
    • Documentation and polish trail commercial panels like Plesk
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 CyberPanel a good froxlor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 5, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free; premium add-ons optional
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberpanel.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Web server
    OpenLiteSpeed
    Checked Nov 5, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Websites
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cyberpanel.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Webmin logo

    4. Webmin

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted, Web

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from froxlor

    Free web interface for broader Linux administration beyond hosting accounts.

    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
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 froxlor 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)