Plesk Features
Hosting Management (10)
Storage Limits
Clear and pre-determined storage limits are associated with a hosting plan, and storage limits can be expanded if normal site usage is exceeded. This feature was mentioned in 101 Plesk reviews.
Bandwidth Allowance
Based on 102 Plesk reviews. Hosting providers outline the amount of data that you and your visitors are able to cumulatively upload and download over a given period of time. Pay for additional bandwidth as needed to accommodate web traffic.
Email Hosting
Manage email accounts associated with web domains through a built-in or third-party email interface. Support is provided for POP3 and IMAP email systems. 104 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Control Panel Integration
Based on 107 Plesk reviews. Integrate hosting plans with either open-source or proprietary web hosting control panels in order to use a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates access to additional web hosting management features.
CMS Support
Providers allow for a variety of content management systems to be used when managing websites. Support is offered for "one-click" or rapid installations of CMS tools. This feature was mentioned in 99 Plesk reviews.
Web Framework Support
Based on 99 Plesk reviews. The website hosting provider offers support for a variety of server-side coding languages, as well as multiple versions of the web frameworks.
E-Commerce Integration
Based on 91 Plesk reviews. Install e-commerce tools, such as shopping carts, into your website. Certain e-commerce integrations may incur an additional fee.
File Management
Access and management of files through FTP, .htaccess, and shell access is provided to users. 109 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Database Support
Based on 109 Plesk reviews. Support is provided for a variety of database types, including MySQL, PostsgreSQL, SQL Server, and more. Choose from these and manage your database within the control panel associated with your hosting plan.
Security Tools
Site backup, spam detection, firewalls, malware detection tools, and other security features are offered within the hosting plan. This feature was mentioned in 105 Plesk reviews.
Development (5)
Application Deployment
Provides tools for building, deploying, or integrating source code into hosted application. This feature was mentioned in 71 Plesk reviews.
Development Tools
Provides tools for writing code, editing code, syntax, debugging, or utilizing frameworks. 65 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Development Environment
Provides tools for sharing code, tracking progress, and shipping software. This feature was mentioned in 64 Plesk reviews.
Language Support
Supports programming languages such as Java, C, or Python. Support for front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 66 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Testing
Based on 70 Plesk reviews. Tests the functionality of a software application. Detects and diagnoses issues in application.
Database (4)
Database Management
As reported in 74 Plesk reviews. Lets developers manage database services. Provides support for different types of databases and integration methods.
Analytics
Based on 67 Plesk reviews. Lets users analyze deployment, user, storage, and business metrics.
Backup / Recovery
Stores versions of application and data or incrementally backs up data. This feature was mentioned in 74 Plesk reviews.
Storage
Provides scalable cloud storage for different forms of data. Store analytics and records for reporting. This feature was mentioned in 71 Plesk reviews.
Infrastructure (3)
Networking
As reported in 63 Plesk reviews. Allows users to provision networks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic.
Virtual Machines
As reported in 60 Plesk reviews. Provides virtual networks and operating systems.
Security
Secures applications, encrypt data, and manage identities. 73 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Functionality (6)
Deployment-Ready Staging
Maintain, or facilitate maintenance of, tested and approved code in a deployment-ready state for manual pushes to production. 21 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration
Integrate with other development and testing software, such as continuous integration or test automation tools. 23 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Extensible
Based on 22 Plesk reviews. Plug-in capable for added resources, features, and functions within the product itself.
Developer Tools
As reported in 47 Plesk reviews. Provide developer-focused tools for website creation and maintenance.
Automation
Automate repetitive web development processes. This feature was mentioned in 44 Plesk reviews.
Website Staging
As reported in 49 Plesk reviews. Offer staging and other pre-production environments for web development.
Management (6)
Processes and Workflow
Designate the necessary tasks and workflows for a team's unique development cycle. 22 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Reporting
As reported in 22 Plesk reviews. Generate visual dashboards and reports around development cycle progress.
Automation
Automate repository detection, version control, testing, and more. 23 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Web Content Dedication
Provide web-dedicated content management capabilities. This feature was mentioned in 48 Plesk reviews.
Website Hosting
Provides website hosting capabilities. 50 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Role-Based Permissions
Dictate user access and permissions based on organizational role. 49 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Support (9)
CMS Variety
As reported in 47 Plesk reviews. Support traditional and headless CMS.
Multi-CMS Support
Support several CMS through a single platform. This feature was mentioned in 44 Plesk reviews.
Compliance
Offer or foster security compliance capabilities, e.g., SOC 2. 46 reviewers of Plesk have provided feedback on this feature.
Scalability
Offers reseller hosting accounts that are quickly scalable to expand as the organization's client list grows.
Backup and restoration
Offers restoration of cPanel or reseller accounts from existing backup archives
cPanel Management
Offers easy management and control over the resold hosting packages and also offers metrics and measurements for maintaining service levels and managing issues before they arise.
Domain Reseller Account Support
Offers domain reseller account with variety of domain names to register.
Fully Managed Service
Offers an experienced team of system administrators to handle all server maintenance and security requirements.
IP Addresses Support
Offers unlimited number of IP Addresses to add to the number of websites that the organization wants to host on each address.
Data Management (5)
Data Redundancy
Supports duplication of application or the system in order to improve system reliability.
Server Management
As reported in 12 Plesk reviews. Supports management of web and application servers.
Version and Profile Support
Offers profile support for Jakarta EE(Java EE), MicroProfile versions.
Web-based frameworks
Offers support for web-based frameworks such as Google Web Toolkit, Spring, Angular JS among several others. This feature was mentioned in 10 Plesk reviews.
Data exchange
Continous data exchange between application server and client applications.
User Features (3)
Centralized offering
Supports single pane of view dashboard for visibility across applications, containers, workloads.
Security updates
Easy deployment of application patches or security updates via the application server.
Real-time visibility
Supports real-time visibility (a complete and clear view) of application deployment and application awareness.
Modernization (4)
Cloud deployment
Supports management capabilities to help users on their application modernization journey be it public, private or even hybrid clouds.
Microservices development
Developers can use APIs to build and deploy microservices-based applications.
On-premises support
Provides analysis on on-premises workloads for users on their modernization journey.
Modular architecture
Improved performance and dlexibility of modern application environments due to modular architecture and services-driven components.
Customization (4)
Custom DNS name servers
Offers custom DNS name server option to allow hiding of the provider's name as source & increasing customer's privacy.
Self branding
Allows the customer to add their own branding and sell the hosting package as their own offering.
Bandwidth support
Allows customers to easily set their own bandwidths for each resold account.
Flexible hosting plans
Allows setting up of flexible hosting including WordPress hosting, SSD hosting or whichever type of package best fits the organization's needs.
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting (4)
Caching
Provides caching features to ensure the website is fast and there is no latency.
Intuitive Control Panel
Offers user-friendly control panels or dashboards for easy management and monitoring of hosting environments, improving efficiency and user experience for administrators.
Opering System
Offers flexibility in terms of the operating systems they support, allowing clients to choose between different operating systems such as Linux or Windows.
Server Redundancy
Offers a site backup to take over the existing server if it becomes redundant.
Support - Cloud Web Hosting (4)
Free SSL
Offers free Secure Sockets Layers (SSL) certificate to ensure maximum security of web traffic and sensitive data.
Auto-scaling
Allows automatic scaling of server resources based on web traffic as and when required.
Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting
Offers flexible pricing model to match the amount of resources used in the event of surge and dip in traffic levels.
Support
Provides 24/7 technical assistance to resolve technical issues, network, security and server performance concerns.
Security - Cloud Web Hosting (3)
Compliance and Certifications
Adheres to industry-specific compliance standards and obtain certifications such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 to ensure the security and privacy of clients' data.
Backup
Provides automated backups on a daily basis to ensure protection of files and databases.
Data Security
Implements robust security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access, advanced firewalls and more to safeguard data.
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server (5)
AI Application Scaling
Determine optimal scaling strategies using AI algorithms to ensure application responsiveness under varying loads.
AI Error Prediction
Predicts potential coding errors during the development phase to prevent future bugs.
Intelligent Resource Forecasting
Analyzes historical data using AI to forecast resource needs and optimize allocation without manual intervention.
AI Anomaly Detection
Utilizes advanced AI algorithms to detect anomalies in server operations that could indicate security or performance issues.
AI Intrusion Detection
Monitors network traffic using AI to identify and respond to unauthorized access attempts in real-time.
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Application Server (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives





