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Head-to-head · Web Hosting Control Panels

Virtualmin vs OpenPanel

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Virtualmin #7 in Web Hosting Control Panels 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Virtualmin
OpenPanel #16 in Web Hosting Control Panels 7.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OpenPanel

Virtualmin leads on 0 checks, OpenPanel on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVirtualmin · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly OpenPanel

Virtualmin scores higher on our rubric for web hosting control panels: 8.3 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #16.

Virtualmin is the better fit for open-source hosts needing email and backups. OpenPanel is the better fit for free users needing modern app hosting.

  • Virtualmin fits best

    Open-source hosts needing email and backups

  • OpenPanel fits best

    Free users needing modern app hosting

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Side by side

Feature Virtualmin 8.3/10 Visit ↗ OpenPanel 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.3
Ranking #7 in Web Hosting Control Panels #16 in Web Hosting Control Panels
Best for Open-source hosts needing email and backups Free users needing modern app hosting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $75/yr €149.50/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Linux, Web Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Community Tickets, Community
Compliance 2FA 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Virtualmin 5/5 · OpenPanel 5/5
Email management ✓ ✓
DNS management ✓ ✓
Database management ✓ ✓
Backup tools ✓ ✓
App installer ✓ ✓
Specs
OS support Linux Linux
Account limit 10 accounts Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free GPL edition covers mail, databases, backups, and five installable scripts
  • Professional adds 60+ scripts, reseller accounts, and WordPress tools
  • Connects with major DNS, storage, email, firewall, and security services
  • Free Community plan supports up to 50 domains and 3 users
  • Containerized Node.js and Python hosting alongside PHP
  • Domains, email, DNS, databases, backups, and WordPress in one panel
Cons
  • Linux-only deployment limits its fit for teams managing other server platforms
  • The lowest listed Professional variant manages 10 domains
  • Priority private ticket support is limited to Professional subscriptions
  • Community is limited to private or personal use
  • Enterprise is required for unlimited users and domains
  • Self-hosted deployment requires a VPS or dedicated server
Our verdict

Virtualmin is a Linux web hosting control panel for developers, IT teams, agencies, and hosting providers managing websites and domain accounts. It combines browser administration with command-line and authenticated remote HTTP API access.…

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OpenPanel is a self-hosted, multi-user web hosting control panel for VPS and dedicated servers. It is aimed at people managing their own hosting environment, from personal projects to broader hosting operations. The web interfaces cover…

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  1. VirtualminWeb Hosting Control Panels 8.3Free plan
  2. OpenPanelWeb Hosting Control Panels 7.3Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Virtualmin — where it wins

    • Free GPL edition covers mail, databases, backups, and five installable scripts
    • Professional adds 60+ scripts, reseller accounts, and WordPress tools
    • Connects with major DNS, storage, email, firewall, and security services

    Where it doesn't

    • Linux-only deployment limits its fit for teams managing other server platforms
    • The lowest listed Professional variant manages 10 domains
    • Priority private ticket support is limited to Professional subscriptions

  • OpenPanel — where it wins

    • Free Community plan supports up to 50 domains and 3 users
    • Containerized Node.js and Python hosting alongside PHP
    • Domains, email, DNS, databases, backups, and WordPress in one panel

    Where it doesn't

    • Community is limited to private or personal use
    • Enterprise is required for unlimited users and domains
    • Self-hosted deployment requires a VPS or dedicated server

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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