Comparison
See how FlatRun compares to Plesk and why thousands of agencies are making the switch to open-source hosting management.
| Feature | FlatRun | Plesk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free Forever | $14.75/month |
| Unlimited Domains | Yes (Free) | $44.95/month (Web Pro) |
| Open Source | Yes (MIT License) | No (Proprietary) |
| Docker-Native | Yes | Partial (Docker Extension) |
| Vendor Lock-in | None | High (Proprietary format) |
| One-Click WordPress | Yes | Yes (WP Toolkit extra) |
| SSL/TLS Management | Yes | Yes |
| Database Management | Yes | Yes |
| File Manager | Yes | Yes |
| REST API | Yes (Full Access) | Yes (Limited) |
| Resource Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Email Hosting | Roadmap | Yes |
| DNS Management | Roadmap | Yes |
Plesk has increased prices by over 200% since 2017. Every year brings another price hike. FlatRun is free and open source—your costs stay at zero.
Plesk's Docker support was bolted onto legacy architecture. FlatRun was built Docker-native from day one—portable, modern, and future-proof.
Your FlatRun deployments are standard docker-compose files. Export them anytime. Plesk uses proprietary formats that keep you dependent on their platform.
FlatRun doesn't charge per domain. Host 1 site or 1,000—your license cost stays the same: nothing.
Automate everything with FlatRun's complete REST API. No artificial restrictions, no premium tiers for automation features.
FlatRun is MIT licensed. Contribute features, fix bugs, or fork it entirely. You're not at the mercy of corporate roadmaps.
For agencies managing 50+ client sites
Total over 3 years
Total over 3 years
Back up your sites from Plesk. Standard files, databases, and configs.
One command installs FlatRun on your server. Takes under a minute.
Use FlatRun templates to recreate your sites. Import databases and files.
Update your DNS records. FlatRun handles SSL automatically.
Join the growing community of agencies saving money with FlatRun.