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FASTPANEL or CyberPanel - Which control panel should you use to manage your server?

· 4 min read
Andres Saar
Customer Care Engineer

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Looking for the best hosting control panel? Both FASTPANEL and CyberPanel are popular among system administrators, but FASTPANEL leads in key areas such as usability, performance, compatibility and security.

FASTPANEL - a control panel designed for simplicity, stability, and flexibility​

FASTPANEL is a modern web panel for server and website management. It is lightweight, architecturally stable and comes with powerful built-in tools. The focus is on maximizing ease of administration while minimizing server load.

Unlike CyberPanel, which is tied to OpenLiteSpeed and has a number of limitations, FASTPANEL delivers a stable, compatible environment for most popular CMSs and PHP applications and, in reverse-proxy mode, reliably handles any non-PHP backend.

✅ 1. Versatility & compatibility​

  • Broad OS support: Debian 9–12, Ubuntu 18.04–24.04, CentOS 7, AlmaLinux 8, RockyLinux 8
  • Fast installation: 3–7 minutes, no reboot required, launched with a single command
  • Works on nearly any VPS or dedicated server with no tweaks or hacks

⚡ 2. Minimal server load​

  • Uses only ≈ 100 MB of disk space and ≈ 170 MB of RAM after installation.
  • FASTPANEL - Ideal for resource-constrained or budget VPSs.
  • By comparison: CyberPanel consumes almost 5× more disk space and 1.5× more RAM

🔧 3. Classic, flexible web-server stack​

Nginx (frontend) + Apache (backend) with PHP-FPM provides:

  • High-speed static file delivery
  • Stable PHP performance
  • Easy .htaccess / mod_rewrite configuration
  • Supports PHP 5.3 to 8.4, with the ability to assign different PHP versions to different sites.

🛠️ 4. Rich feature set out of the box​

  • Advanced file manager - fast, modern UI

  • Built-in web terminal for accessing the CLI directly from the panel

  • Database management via built-in phpMyAdmin/phpPgAdmin

  • Mail server with full webmail (Exim + Dovecot + RoundCube)

  • Backups:

    ◦ Free differential backups

    ◦ Cloud storage: Dropbox, Google Drive, FTP, SCP

    ◦ Integration with FASTBACKUP

🔒 5. Security hardened by default​

  • Web firewall
  • Malware scanner
  • 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
  • Site isolation at the system level - each site runs under a separate user account.
  • Ability to grant developer/webmaster access for one site without risking the rest.

🌍 6. Clean, intuitive interface​

  • Modern UI with logical structure
  • Suitable for both beginners and experienced administrators
  • 18 languages available (English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.)

📊 7. Monitoring & integrations​

  • Supports integration with AWStats and Prometheus (Prometheus requires Extended license)
  • Visual graphs for load, resource usage, and logs

🤝 8. Reliable support & up-to-date docs​

  • 24/7 support for panel-related issues (free of charge).
  • Support for general server administration questions (paid).
  • Average response time - less than 5 minutes.
  • Detailed documentation with intuitive navigation, unlike the bulky manuals of CyberPanel.

💰 9. Transparent, flexible pricing​

  • Free license with full core functionality

  • Extended license:

    ◦ € 4.20 / month

    ◦ € 46.20 / year

    ◦ € 99 lifetime

  • No extra fees for essentials such as the file manager or WP Manager (unlike CyberPanel)

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On kodu.cloud, the FASTPANEL Extended License is included for free — no hidden fees, full functionality from day one. 🔥 🔥 🔥

✅ Why choose FASTPANEL​

  • Simplicity & stability
  • Feature-rich without hidden costs
  • Low system requirements
  • Fast, responsive support & strong security
  • Excellent real-world performance

Key differences between FASTPANEL and CyberPanel​

ParameterFASTPANELCyberPanel
Supported OSDebian 9–12, Ubuntu 18.04–24.04, CentOS 7, AlmaLinux 8, RockyLinux 8Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04, AlmaLinux 8/9, CloudLinux
System RequirementsRAM: 1G Free space: 5Gb CPU: 1 core, 1 Ghz1024MB RAM, or higher, 10GB Disk Space
Resource consumption after installation (with OS)1.8 GB disk usage

~300 MB of RAM usage		8.8 GB of disk usage

~500 MB of RAM usage
Installation3-7 min, does not require server reboot> 15 min, requires server restart
Web ServerNginx (frontend) + Apache (backend with modApache/FastCGI/CGI/PHP-FPM)OpenLiteSpeed / LiteSpeed Enterprise
PHP5.3-8.4 Support for PHP version change on a site-by-site basis8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
Programming languageGoPython (Django)
Mail serverExim + Dovecot, веб-клиент RoundCubePostfix + Dovecot, веб-клиент snappymail
DatabasesMySQL, MariaDB, Percona PostgreSQL + PHPMyAdminMySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL

MySQL Manager (paid)
File managerAdvanced functionality, user-friendly interface

root file manager (planned)		Only basic functionality. Optional root file manager (paid)

Local, Google Drive. Incremental backups for a fee
BackupLocal, FTP, cloud (Dropbox, GoogleDrive, FASTBACKUP), free differential backupsLocal, Google Drive. Incremental backups for a fee
SSL (Let's Encrypt)Let's Encrypt (Wildcard, Multi-wildcard), auto-renewal, auto-extension of certificate typeLet's Encrypt (basic functionality)

Wildcard for a fee.
SecurityWeb firewall, 2FA, Malware Scanner, Fail2ban, each site is isolated and operates on behalf of a separate user, providing access to only one siteBasic firewall, integration with Imunify/CloudLinux
Interface (UI)Modern, easy to learn for users of all skill levelsConfusing, outdated, and LiteSpeed server-oriented
UpdatesAutomatic (by Cron); major updates that expand functionality are released regularlyManually via CLI
MultilanguageSupports 18 languages, the list is constantly growingSupports 17 languages
SupportRound-the-clock support service for panel issues (free of charge) and for any issues with your server (paid)Community support, or paid support
Support Response Time< 5 min15 min to 3 hours depending on the tariff
Statistics and MonitoringAWstats, Prometheus integration (Extended license)Basic tools for displaying the current load
MiscellaneousBind9, ProFTPdPowerDNS, Pure-FTPd
DocumentationUp-to-date, with easy navigationConfusing, navigation is complicated
Paid FeaturesPrometheus integration

Branding

1 extended support ticket per month (most web hosting-related questions) or extended support packs		RSPAMD manager

WordPress Manager

Root File manager

Base/extended support
PricesFree license with full basic functionality

Extended license:

Per month: €4.20

Per year: €46.20

Lifetime: €99		Free without addons

All addons per month: $7.99

All addons per year: $59

All addons lifetime: $169

Boost efficiency - No hidden costs, no unnecessary complexity​

FASTPANEL is a professional server administration toolkit that combines ease of use, stability and performance. One installation provides everything you need - no hidden restrictions, no forced subscriptions.

For all kodu.cloud customers when renting any server (dedicated or VPS) the extended FASTPANEL license is provided free of charge with no restrictions.

👉 Choose your VPS or dedicated server and get started today. No subscriptions — just performance.