G2

Singh L.

Sales Employee

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/23/2026

"Unmatched ease of use for server administration, but rising costs make it tough for small agencies"

5/5

What do you like best about cPanel?

What I Like (Pros)

Highly intuitive GUI that makes server management accessible without requiring advanced Linux terminal skills.

One-click installer ecosystem (via Softaculous) makes deploying WordPress and other scripts effortless.

Robust built-in tools for backup management, file navigation, and automated free SSL provisioning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about cPanel?

What I Dislike

Recent price hikes and account-based licensing model have significantly increased operational costs for agencies.

Can feel slightly resource-heavy compared to modern lightweight server control panels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is cPanel solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Problem It Solves

Managing web servers, MySQL databases, DNS records, and email accounts via command-line interface (CLI) is time-consuming and prone to human error for non-system administrators.

How We Are Using It

At our workplace, we use cPanel to manage client hosting accounts, set up domain names, configure SSL certificates, manage databases, and automate routine server administration tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.