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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.38 Per Year
No pricing available
Plesk
Star Rating
(272)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.38 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing planscPanel
Star Rating
(192)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Plesk offers excellent Storage Limits with a score of 9.0, allowing for ample space for small businesses, while cPanel follows closely with a score of 8.9. Reviewers mention that Plesk's flexibility in storage options is a significant advantage for growing businesses.
- Reviewers mention that cPanel excels in Quality of Support with a score of 8.6 compared to Plesk's 8.4. Users on G2 highlight that cPanel's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Users say that both Plesk and cPanel provide robust File Management capabilities, scoring equally at 9.0. However, reviewers mention that Plesk's intuitive interface makes file management tasks feel more streamlined and user-friendly.
- G2 users report that cPanel has a slight edge in Ease of Use with a score of 9.0, while Plesk scores 8.8. Reviewers mention that cPanel's layout is more familiar to many users, which can reduce the learning curve for new customers.
- Users report that Plesk shines in Control Panel Integration with a score of 9.1, compared to cPanel's 9.0. Reviewers mention that Plesk's integration with various third-party applications is seamless, enhancing overall functionality.
- Reviewers mention that cPanel leads in Meets Requirements with a score of 9.1, while Plesk scores 8.8. Users on G2 highlight that cPanel's features align closely with their business needs, making it a reliable choice for many small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Plesk
Web Admin Edition VPS
$12.38
Per Year
Built for website
and server administration
- 10 domains
- WordPress Toolkit SE
cPanel
No pricing availableFree Trial
Plesk
Free Trial is available
cPanel
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
205
9.1
155
Ease of Use
8.7
209
9.0
155
Ease of Setup
8.6
127
8.6
84
Ease of Admin
8.7
133
8.8
81
Quality of Support
8.4
191
8.6
132
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
122
9.0
75
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
197
8.4
147
Features by Category
Functionality
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
47
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
Management
8.8
48
Not enough data
9.5
50
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
Support
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.0
10
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
User Features
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
Modernization
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
9.0
101
8.9
110
9.0
102
8.9
109
8.7
104
8.9
112
9.1
107
9.0
109
8.7
99
8.7
95
8.6
99
8.7
98
8.4
91
8.3
91
9.0
109
9.0
113
9.0
109
9.0
109
8.6
105
8.4
111
Development
8.5
71
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
Database
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
Infrastructure
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Plesk and cPanel are categorized as Reseller Hosting, VPS Hosting Platforms, and Cloud Web Hosting
Unique Categories
Plesk is categorized as Continuous Delivery, Application Server, Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), and WebOps Platforms
cPanel is categorized as Server Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Plesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
cPanel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Computer Software
11.2%
Internet
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Computer & Network Security
5.4%
Other
45.0%
Information Technology and Services
26.3%
Marketing and Advertising
11.7%
Computer Software
11.2%
Internet
6.7%
Entertainment
3.9%
Other
40.2%
Discussions
Do You Offer Non-Profit And Educational Discounts?
2 Comments
AB
Examsleader offers you one-stop solution to all your Platform Developer I (SP22) exam worries. No need to cram lengthy notes or buy expensive tutorials....Read more
How can I test or trial Plesk?
1 Comment
Official Response from Plesk
We offer a completely free and fully functional 2 weeks trial: https://www.plesk.com/freetrial No credit card required.Read more
How is Plesk licensed?
1 Comment
Official Response from Plesk
Plesk is a per server license, with pricing options for virtual or physical servers, also know as VPS (virtual private servers) or dedicated servers. In...Read more
What is best option if we want to switch away from cPanel (not Plesk)
1 Comment
AY
If you are looking for an alternative panel as cPanel changed their pricing and most of the providers are now switching from cPanel to other management...Read more
Why would you go for cPanel when there are better alternatives like DirectAdmin?
1 Comment
SH
The extensive ability of this app far surpases that of DirectAdmin, not to mention, the free on-demand support.Read more
Pricing Hike
1 Comment
DS
They have changed their business model and revenue generation model it's just the up-gradation for the better product and quality.Read more
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