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Time to Implement

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Alishia O.
AO
Administrator
Printing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly Tools and Outstanding Support"
What do you like best about cPanel?

I appreciate how user-friendly all the tools are, and I find that every feature necessary for optimizing my website and ensuring my server runs smoothly is included. The customer support is excellent as well; even when I use the "submit a ticket" portal, they consistently respond within a few hours and are always very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

The cost can add up, particularly when you run out of storage and you need an upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cindy B.
CB
CEO
Security and Investigations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Website Management for All Skill Levels"
What do you like best about cPanel?

I appreciate how straightforward it is to manage a website with cPanel. Everything is organized in a clear way, so you don’t need to be technically skilled to feel confident in what you’re doing. cPanel really makes website management easy to implement and accessible, allowing even beginners to take care of tasks that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

Over the years, cPanel has grown increasingly expensive. Additionally, if it is not set up correctly or if updates are ignored, websites may be left exposed to potential security threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mureed a.
MA
Web Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Feature-Rich and Widely Supported, But Pricey and Lacks Some Backup Options"
What do you like best about cPanel?

cPanel is the most famous web host server control panel that is almost exists on all known hosting service providers, it comes with multiple versions suits for server moderator, reseller, and the one with client directly to mange their account. It integrates with multiple services like: Softaculous (install all famous scripts like WordPress, OpenCart, etc.), Exim mail service, LiteSpeed server, ImunifyAV antivirus, and many others. I use it always to manage my clients' websites, it has API to help developers integrate their services with the control panel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

The price is very high in comparison with alternatives, and cPanel company keeps raising their prices. There is no backup solutions for popular cloud storage like: Microsoft OneDrive, and pCloud. cPanel cannot be installed on Windows servers. Support is not Free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shelaqgh O.
SO
Digital Marketing
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Its like a one stop mobile shop"
What do you like best about cPanel?

Access to all my clients' business email addresses in one place, I can manage disk space, create or delete addresses, change user names & passwords, set up forwarders, filters, set up calendars, configure device setup, and access the portal anywhere, it's all in one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

The "help" documentation is designed like a wormhole, each step has linked explanations that take the reader further and further away from the instructions you wanted to read, ending up lost and stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luca P.
LP
✅ CTO - Growth Marketer full stack #MarTech | ⚡️ SaaS Advisor
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Hosting Control Panel"
What do you like best about cPanel?

mature web hosting control panel, widely recognized for its broad feature set and consistent performance in managing Linux-based hosting environments. The interface is organized into logical sections, which simplifies navigation for both novice and experienced users. Key technical features include:

• File Management: The File Manager enables direct upload, editing, and organization of files, reducing the need for external FTP clients. FTP account management and active connection monitoring are integrated, with options for anonymous FTP (though this can introduce security risks).

• Email Administration: The panel supports the creation and management of multiple email accounts, with built-in tools for spam filtering, autoresponders, and webmail access. Email-related DNS records (SPF, DKIM) can be configured directly from the dashboard.

• Domain and DNS Tools: Adding addon domains, subdomains, and redirects is straightforward. The DNS Zone Editor offers granular control over DNS records, supporting complex configurations from a single interface.

• Database Management: MySQL database creation and management are handled through both a dedicated interface and phpMyAdmin integration, with backup and restore options available for data protection.

• Security Features: SSL/TLS certificate management, password-protected directories, IP blocking, and hotlink protection are accessible without requiring command-line intervention. Two-factor authentication is available for enhanced account security.

• Automation and Software Installation: Softaculous integration allows one-click installation of popular applications like WordPress, while cron job scheduling automates routine tasks.

• Resource Monitoring: Real-time metrics for CPU, bandwidth, and storage usage are available, alongside access logs and error tracking utilities.

• Backup and Restore: Users can perform manual or scheduled backups, with a step-by-step Backup Wizard to facilitate recovery operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

There are several areas where cPanel falls short, especially for users with advanced requirements or those sensitive to operational costs:

• Pricing: The cost of cPanel licenses has increased substantially in recent years. For hosting providers and end users alike, these recurring fees can become a significant portion of overall infrastructure expenses, sometimes exceeding the cost of the server itself.

• Resource Consumption: cPanel can be resource-intensive, particularly on lower-end VPS or shared hosting environments. This overhead may impact site performance when server resources are already constrained. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Felix M.
FM
DevOps Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Use and Secure with Many Features, but Pricey"
What do you like best about cPanel?

easy to use

secure

easy to install

number of features and compatible with many thirdparties Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

Prices are a bit high and cpanel and whmcs prices increases almost every year and this is not sustainable for us resellers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Eric C.
EC
CEO/Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"If your cPanel ID gets messed up, you have no way to get support!"
What do you like best about cPanel?

Love how easy it is to use and manage servers with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

Support, it's gone into the toilet. We purchased a new cPanel license from the cPanel store but our cPanel ID won't let us sign in or send a support request. I've tried all channels but can't get to anyone. I'm regretting not using a different panel like Directadmin or another

Update, I had to resort to Facebook messenger to get this resolved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vishal S.
VS
Solution Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly Interface and Loaded with features"
What do you like best about cPanel?

Easy Software Installation

Comprehensive Feature Set

Backup and Restore Tools

Multi-User Access with WHM Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

Cpane/WHM Licensing Costs Have Increased Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SM
support HEAD
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"experience with CPanel- Honest review"
What do you like best about cPanel?

manage each and everything in single control panel ,easily host our email on this and main thing we are easy built our site using wordpress in cpanel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

i am very much satisfied with cpanel so nothing disliking in it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aninda S.
AS
Co-Founder, COO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Environment for deploying wordpress"
What do you like best about cPanel?

Its really easy to use with really great number of features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

C-panel has been always an easy to use tool for us, no nothing to dislike around it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

10 months

Average Discount

10%

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