ispmanager vs ApisCP

ispmanager8.9Visit ApisCP7.5Visit

Higher score ispmanager #4 in Web Hosting Control Panels 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ispmanager

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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

• ispmanager fits best

  Linux hosts wanting security tooling

• ApisCP fits best

  Small hosts needing API and DNS flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	ispmanager 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ApisCP 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.5
Ranking	#4 in Web Hosting Control Panels	#14 in Web Hosting Control Panels
Best for	Linux hosts wanting security tooling	Small hosts needing API and DNS flexibility
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€71.39/yr	$30/unit/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux	Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Community, Docs, Live chat, Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	11 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ispmanager 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	Manages websites, email, DNS, databases, backups, and SSL Includes firewall, Fail2ban, antivirus, and spam protection Integrates with WHMCS, Cloudflare, Softaculous, and BitNinja	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	Paid product with no free plan Lite supports up to 10 websites Designed for Linux servers and hosting environments	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	ispmanager is a web-based control panel for Linux servers and hosting environments. It suits hosting providers, web developers, website owners, and IT professionals who want graphical management for websites, domains, email, databases,… 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

• ispmanager — where it wins

  • Manages websites, email, DNS, databases, backups, and SSL
  • Includes firewall, Fail2ban, antivirus, and spam protection
  • Integrates with WHMCS, Cloudflare, Softaculous, and BitNinja

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Lite supports up to 10 websites
  • Designed for Linux servers and hosting environments

• 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

• ispmanager8.9/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad Linux hosting panel with security tools, integrations, and tiered website limits.

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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 →