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Head-to-head · DirectAdmin Hosting

NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting vs HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting #1 in DirectAdmin Hosting 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit NameCrane
HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting #6 in DirectAdmin Hosting 7.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit HostMantis

NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting leads on 1 check, HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresHostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting · 1 of 2

NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting scores higher on our rubric for directadmin hosting: 8.8 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting leads on storage: 75 GB versus 25 GB.

NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting is the better fit for feature-rich DirectAdmin resellers. HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting is the better fit for affordable DirectAdmin site hosting.

  • NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting fits best

    Feature-rich DirectAdmin resellers

  • HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting fits best

    Affordable DirectAdmin site hosting

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Side by side

Feature NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗ HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.3
Ranking #1 in DirectAdmin Hosting #6 in DirectAdmin Hosting
Best for Feature-rich DirectAdmin resellers Affordable DirectAdmin site hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $77/yr $2.95/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting 0/2 · HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting 1/2
Automated backups Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free migration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Hosting type Not checked yet Shared
Storage 75 GB (best) 25 GB
Websites Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • White-label branding, vanity nameservers, and reseller account management
  • Nightly backups with 30-day retention plus Imunify360 and CloudLinux
  • Blesta included, with Softaculous supporting 380+ app installations
  • DirectAdmin plans start at $2.95/month with 25GB NVMe SSD.
  • Unmetered transfer, DDoS protection, and free Let's Encrypt SSL.
  • Free account migration assistance and SSH access are included.
Cons
  • WHMCS is discounted rather than included
  • No free plan is available
  • Plans provide web access rather than broader platform coverage
  • No free plan is available.
  • The feature set is less integration-rich than broader hosting platforms.
  • Daily full-account backups apply to reseller accounts.
Our verdict

NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting provides hosting infrastructure for agencies, developers, and hosting resellers that want to manage client accounts under their own brand. The service combines DirectAdmin reseller-level account…

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HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting provides shared, reseller, enterprise reseller, and enterprise hosting plans through the DirectAdmin control panel. It suits individuals, small businesses, resellers, and organizations that want Linux-based…

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  1. NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller HostingDirectAdmin Hosting 8.8Paid
  2. HostMantis DirectAdmin HostingDirectAdmin Hosting 7.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting — where it wins

    • White-label branding, vanity nameservers, and reseller account management
    • Nightly backups with 30-day retention plus Imunify360 and CloudLinux
    • Blesta included, with Softaculous supporting 380+ app installations

    Where it doesn't

    • WHMCS is discounted rather than included
    • No free plan is available
    • Plans provide web access rather than broader platform coverage

  • HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting — where it wins

    • DirectAdmin plans start at $2.95/month with 25GB NVMe SSD.
    • Unmetered transfer, DDoS protection, and free Let's Encrypt SSL.
    • Free account migration assistance and SSH access are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available.
    • The feature set is less integration-rich than broader hosting platforms.
    • Daily full-account backups apply to reseller accounts.
  • NameCrane DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting8.8/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich DirectAdmin reseller service for agencies and hosting businesses.

    Visit NameCraneFull verdict →
  • HostMantis DirectAdmin Hosting7.3/10 · Paid

    Affordable DirectAdmin hosting with NVMe storage, unmetered transfer, and migration support.

    Visit HostMantisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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