Comparison
ShadowPanel vs HestiaCP, CloudPanel & CyberPanel
HestiaCP, CloudPanel and CyberPanel are solid free panels. ShadowPanel sits alongside them with a free tier too — but leans into the things they tend to lack: agency features, an integrated developer workflow, and a modern UI, backed by a sustainable paid plan.
| ShadowPanel | HestiaCP | CloudPanel | CyberPanel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (3 sites) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web server | Nginx + PHP-FPM | Nginx/Apache | Nginx | OpenLiteSpeed |
| Modern React UI | Yes | Dated | Yes | Mixed |
| Git deploy | Yes | No | No | Partial |
| Docker | Yes | No | No | Partial |
| Staging | Yes (Pro) | No | No | No |
| White-label | Yes (Agency) | No | No | No |
| Reseller accounts | Yes (Agency) | Limited | No | Yes |
| Email hosting | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Paid support plan | Yes | Community | Community | Yes |
Which should you pick?
- HestiaCP — great if you want a lightweight, fully free panel for simple sites.
- CloudPanel — fast and modern for cloud single-server setups.
- CyberPanel — if you specifically want LiteSpeed performance.
- ShadowPanel — if you're a developer or agency wanting Git/Docker/staging, white-label and reseller accounts, and a modern UI with real support.