FASTPANEL review
A low-cost Linux control panel covering hosting, server services, and automation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
FASTPANEL is a self-hosted control panel for managing websites and hosting environments on supported Linux distributions. It is aimed at administrators, hosting operators, resellers, and teams that want one web interface for domains, websites, databases, email, files, SSL certificates, firewall rules, PHP settings, backups, and scheduled jobs. The platform supports VPS and dedicated servers, multi-user and reseller access controls, and script-based provisioning. Its free Standard license makes it particularly relevant to users seeking free-to-low-cost Linux server administration.
The published plans show a straightforward progression. The Standard license includes all core features. The Extended license costs €4.20 per month and adds a metrics exporter, white label capabilities, and server help. A €399 one-time Lifetime Membership includes all Extended features, lifetime FASTPANEL updates, installation on your server, migration of up to 5 websites, wildcard SSL for 1 primary domain, and 1 TB of FASTPANEL-backup storage for 1 year. This structure suits users who can manage their own Linux server but want optional assistance and branding features.
FASTPANEL’s breadth is its main differentiator within server administration: it combines MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL management with mail-server controls, a file manager, web terminal, Let's Encrypt support, differential backups, cron scheduling, and PHP version management. Integrations include FTP, SFTP, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Telegram, and Slack, while API and CLI access support automation. Choose it when a self-hosted Linux panel with broad hosting controls and a free entry tier fits your workflow. Consider another option if you want a managed service rather than responsibility for the underlying server and operating-system installation.
FASTPANEL pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free Standard license with all core features
- Manages websites, databases, email, SSL, backups, and firewalls
- Supports API, CLI automation, reseller controls, and cloud storage integrations
- Where it doesn't
- Requires a clean supported Linux installation on a VPS or dedicated server
- Advanced features such as white label and server help require Extended
- Self-hosted deployment places server administration responsibility with the operator
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