Comparison
See how FlatRun compares to cPanel and why hosting providers are choosing open-source alternatives.
| Feature | FlatRun | cPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free Forever | $15.99/month (Solo) |
| 100 Accounts | Free | $51.99/month (Premier) |
| Open Source | Yes (MIT License) | No (Proprietary) |
| Docker Support | Native | No |
| Vendor Lock-in | None | High (Proprietary format) |
| One-Click Apps | Yes (Templates) | Yes (Softaculous extra) |
| SSL/TLS Management | Yes | Yes |
| Database Management | Yes | Yes (phpMyAdmin) |
| File Manager | Yes | Yes |
| REST API | Yes (Full Access) | Yes (UAPI/WHM) |
| Modern Architecture | Docker/Containers | Legacy (Apache/shared) |
| Email Hosting | Roadmap | Yes |
| DNS Management | Roadmap | Yes |
cPanel's 2019 pricing changes shocked the industry. Costs can reach $600+/year for hosting providers. FlatRun is completely free—no license fees ever.
cPanel's shared hosting model is legacy technology. FlatRun uses Docker containers for better isolation, security, and portability.
cPanel configurations are tied to their platform. FlatRun uses standard docker-compose files you can take anywhere.
cPanel charges per account. With FlatRun, add unlimited sites without touching your infrastructure costs.
Modern developers expect containerized workflows. FlatRun speaks Docker natively—no antiquated shared hosting concepts.
Audit the code, contribute features, or fork it. You're not dependent on a single company's roadmap or pricing decisions.
For hosting providers with 100 accounts
Total over 3 years
Total over 3 years
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