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aaPanel vs CyberPanel vs HestiaCP vs CloudPanel: which one fits you? - JAY - 10-07-2026
A quick, practical comparison to help you choose. All four are free.
aaPanel
- Web server: Nginx, Apache or OpenLiteSpeed (your choice)
- Mail/DNS: available through plugins
- Best for: one or a few sites on a VPS, with lots of tools in one interface
CyberPanel
- Web server: OpenLiteSpeed (or LiteSpeed Enterprise)
- Mail/DNS: built in
- Best for: fast WordPress hosting with LSCache, and hosting for clients
HestiaCP
- Web server: Nginx, optionally with Apache
- Mail/DNS: built in
- Best for: a lightweight, open-source all-rounder with a strong CLI; former VestaCP users
CloudPanel
- Web server: Nginx, with Varnish support
- Mail/DNS: not included (use external providers)
- Best for: performance-focused PHP, Node.js and Python apps on cloud servers
Rules of thumb
- Need email on the same server? Look at CyberPanel or HestiaCP.
- Mostly WordPress and want speed? CyberPanel.
- Running Node.js or Python apps next to PHP? CloudPanel.
- Want a big toolbox in one interface? aaPanel.
Which one do you run, and why? Add your experience below.