aaPanel vs ApisCP

aaPanel8.7Visit ApisCP7.5Visit

Higher score aaPanel #5 in Web Hosting Control Panels 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit aaPanel

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ApisCP #14 in Web Hosting Control Panels 7.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ApisCP

• aaPanel fits best

  Free panel users wanting broad server tools

• ApisCP fits best

  Small hosts needing API and DNS flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	aaPanel 8.7/10 Visit ↗	ApisCP 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.5
Ranking	#5 in Web Hosting Control Panels	#14 in Web Hosting Control Panels
Best for	Free panel users wanting broad server tools	Small hosts needing API and DNS flexibility
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$198/yr	$30/unit/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux	Linux
Support	Email, Community	Community, Docs, Live chat, Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	6 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features aaPanel 5/5 · ApisCP 5/5
Email management	✓	✓
DNS management	✓	✓
Database management	✓	✓
Backup tools	✓	✓
App installer	✓	✓
Specs
OS support	Linux	Linux
Account limit	Not checked yet	10 accounts
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited websites and unlimited SSL certificates Covers websites, databases, files, mail, DNS, Docker, and backups Supports Windows and Linux with API access and cloud-storage integrations	Manage hosting accounts, web and mail services, DNS, and databases in one panel Configure DNS with built-in tools or providers such as Cloudflare and Route 53 Use panel, command-line, and remote API access
Cons	Advanced protection, analytics, and priority support require Pro Requires self-hosted server infrastructure and administration The company was incorporated in 2023, indicating a relatively recent business history	Self-hosted deployment requires a Linux server Paid license terms vary by plan, including account and support differences Free Dev and DNS-only license terms are not specified
Our verdict	aaPanel is a web-based control panel for managing self-hosted Windows and Linux servers. It targets website owners, developers, agencies, hosting providers, and administrators working with VPS or dedicated infrastructure. The free edition… Read the review →	ApisCP is a self-hosted control panel for administering Linux hosting servers and the sites and accounts on them. Its scope extends across hosting account and plan management, web and mail services, DNS, databases, and application… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• aaPanel — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited websites and unlimited SSL certificates
  • Covers websites, databases, files, mail, DNS, Docker, and backups
  • Supports Windows and Linux with API access and cloud-storage integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced protection, analytics, and priority support require Pro
  • Requires self-hosted server infrastructure and administration
  • The company was incorporated in 2023, indicating a relatively recent business history

• ApisCP — where it wins

  • Manage hosting accounts, web and mail services, DNS, and databases in one panel
  • Configure DNS with built-in tools or providers such as Cloudflare and Route 53
  • Use panel, command-line, and remote API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployment requires a Linux server
  • Paid license terms vary by plan, including account and support differences
  • Free Dev and DNS-only license terms are not specified

• aaPanel8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad free control panel for self-hosted Windows and Linux server management.

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• ApisCP7.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Flexible server and DNS management, with licenses ranging from free options to monthly and annual plans.

  Visit ApisCPFull verdict →