2025 Performance Benchmarks: All 12 Panels Tested

We tested all 12 major free control panels on identical UnderHost Cloud VPS instances (2 vCPU, 4GB RAM, NVMe storage) running WordPress 6.5 with 100 concurrent users. Here are the complete results:

Complete Control Panel Analysis 2025

CloudPanel ⭐ Performance Champion

Description: CloudPanel dominates 2025 performance charts with its Debian-exclusive, Nginx-optimized stack. Perfect for high-traffic WordPress and Laravel applications.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Nginx only
• Database: MySQL 8.4/8.0, MariaDB 11.4/10.11
• Best For: WordPress, Laravel, high-performance PHP
• Performance: 1,248 req/s (WordPress benchmark)
• Resource Use: 287MB idle, 1.2GB under load

Installation

curl -sS https://installer.cloudpanel.io/ce/v2/install.sh | sudo bash

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aaPanel ⭐ Feature Leader

Description: aaPanel offers the most comprehensive feature set with multi-web-server support and extensive one-click applications.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Apache/Nginx/OpenLiteSpeed
• Database: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL
• Best For: GUI-first management & one-click apps
• Performance: 987 req/s (balanced load)
• Resource Use: 412MB idle, 1.8GB under load

Installation

# Ubuntu/Debian:
wget -O install.sh http://www.aapanel.com/script/install-ubuntu_6.0_en.sh && sudo bash install.sh

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HestiaCP ⭐ Stability Focused

Description: HestiaCP remains the go-to for rock-solid stability with comprehensive email and DNS management.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Apache/Nginx
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB
• Best For: Shared hosting-style, email/DNS services
• Performance: 743 req/s (stable under load)
• Resource Use: 214MB idle, 1.1GB under load

Installation

curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/release/install/hst-install.sh | sudo bash

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ISPConfig ⭐ Multi-Server Management

Description: ISPConfig excels in enterprise environments with robust multi-server orchestration capabilities.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Apache/Nginx
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL
• Best For: Multi-server orchestration, large deployments
• Performance: 689 req/s (enterprise stable)
• Resource Use: 356MB idle, 1.4GB under load

Installation

wget http://www.ispconfig.org/downloads/ISPConfig-3-stable.tar.gz
tar xfz ISPConfig-3-stable.tar.gz
cd ispconfig3_install/install/
php -q install.php

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CyberPanel ⭐ LiteSpeed Specialist

Description: CyberPanel delivers exceptional performance through native OpenLiteSpeed/LiteSpeed integration.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: OpenLiteSpeed/LiteSpeed
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB
• Best For: High-speed WordPress, LiteSpeed optimization
• Performance: 845 req/s (LiteSpeed optimized)
• Resource Use: 398MB idle, 1.6GB under load

Installation

sh <(curl https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh || wget -O - https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh)

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Froxlor ⭐ Lightweight Champion

Description: Froxlor is the lightest full-featured panel, perfect for resource-constrained environments.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Apache/Nginx
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB
• Best For: Lightweight shared hosting, low-resource VPS
• Performance: 512 req/s (efficient operation)
• Resource Use: 128MB idle, 680MB under load

Installation

# Debian/Ubuntu:
apt install froxlor
# Manual setup required after package installation

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Webmin/Virtualmin ⭐ Power User's Choice

Description: Webmin with Virtualmin provides unparalleled control for system administrators and power users.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Apache/Nginx
• Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Best For: Power users & system administrators
• Performance: 598 req/s (feature-rich)
• Resource Use: 345MB idle, 1.3GB under load

Installation

wget http://software.virtualmin.com/gpl/scripts/install.sh
sudo /bin/sh install.sh

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Ajenti ⭐ Minimalist GUI

Description: Ajenti offers a clean, minimalist interface with plugin-based extensibility.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Apache/Nginx (plugins)
• Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Best For: Minimalist admin GUI, plugin architecture
• Performance: 467 req/s (lightweight operation)
• Resource Use: 189MB idle, 820MB under load

Installation

# Ubuntu/Debian:
wget -O- https://raw.github.com/ajenti/ajenti/master/scripts/install-ubuntu.sh | sudo sh

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EasyPanel ⭐ Docker Simplicity

Description: EasyPanel brings Docker simplicity with built-in database templates and SSL management.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Docker (Nginx/Traefik)
• Database: Built-in DB templates
• Best For: App deployments, SSL management, Docker users
• Performance: 723 req/s (container optimized)
• Resource Use: 421MB idle (Docker overhead)

Installation

curl -sSL https://easypanel.io/install.sh | sudo bash

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CapRover ⭐ Self-Hosted PaaS

Description: CapRover brings Heroku-like platform-as-a-service functionality to your own servers.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Docker + Nginx
• Database: MySQL/Postgres/Mongo (1-click)
• Best For: Self-hosted PaaS, application deployments
• Performance: 1,102 req/s (PaaS optimized)
• Resource Use: 487MB idle

Installation

docker run -p 80:80 -p 443:443 -p 3000:3000 -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock caprover/caprover

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Coolify ⭐ Modern Application Platform

Description: Coolify represents the next generation with Docker-based deployments and 280+ one-click services.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Docker + Nginx
• Database: 280+ one-click services
• Best For: Modern JAMstack & API applications
• Performance: 1,189 req/s (container optimized)
• Resource Use: 521MB idle (Docker overhead)

Installation

curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | sudo bash

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Webinoly ⭐ CLI LEMP Optimizer

Description: Webinoly provides optimized LEMP stack management through command-line interface.

Technical Specifications

• Web Server: Nginx (LEMP stack)
• Database: MySQL
• Best For: CLI-focused LEMP optimization, developers
• Performance: 834 req/s (LEMP optimized)
• Resource Use: 156MB idle, 740MB under load

Installation

wget -qO weby qrok.es/wy && sudo bash weby

Complete 2025 Performance Comparison

Control Panel	Req/Sec	Idle RAM	Load Time	Web Server	Best Use Case
CloudPanel	1,248	287MB	0.89s	Nginx	High Traffic
Coolify	1,189	521MB	1.12s	Docker+Nginx	Modern Apps
CapRover	1,102	487MB	1.04s	Docker+Nginx	PaaS
aaPanel	987	412MB	1.23s	Multi-Server	Features
CyberPanel	845	398MB	0.92s	LiteSpeed	WordPress
Webinoly	834	156MB	1.08s	Nginx	CLI LEMP
EasyPanel	723	421MB	1.15s	Docker	Docker Apps
HestiaCP	743	214MB	1.45s	Apache/Nginx	Stability
Webmin/Virtualmin	598	345MB	1.52s	Apache/Nginx	Power Users
ISPConfig	689	356MB	1.61s	Apache/Nginx	Enterprise
Ajenti	467	189MB	1.78s	Plugin-based	Minimalist
Froxlor	512	128MB	1.89s	Apache/Nginx	Lightweight

UnderHost Recommendations by Use Case

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Emerging Panels to Watch in 2025

While the established panels dominate current usage, several emerging solutions show significant promise for specific use cases. Here are the most interesting newcomers worth monitoring:

PhyrePanel ⭐ Modern PHP-Focused

Description: PhyrePanel is a newcomer focusing on modern PHP applications with a clean interface and developer-friendly features. Currently in active development with promising architecture.

Key Features & Status

• Current Status: Beta (v0.4.0 as of 2024)
• Web Server: Nginx-focused
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB
• Unique Aspect: Built with Laravel, modern UI/UX
• Best For: PHP developers, modern web applications

Installation & Development

# From GitHub (development version):
git clone https://github.com/PhyreApps/PhyrePanel.git
cd PhyrePanel
# Follow development installation instructions

Pros and Considerations

• Pros: Modern codebase, active development, clean interface
• Considerations: Early development stage, limited production testing
• Our Take: Promising for PHP-focused deployments, monitor for v1.0 release

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OLSPanel ⭐ OpenLiteSpeed Alternative

Description: OLSPanel positions itself as a free alternative to CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed optimization and simplified management interface.

Key Features & Status

• Current Status: Early Release
• Web Server: OpenLiteSpeed optimized
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB
• Unique Aspect: LiteSpeed performance without CyberPanel complexity
• Best For: LiteSpeed enthusiasts seeking simplicity

Installation & Development

# Early installation method:
wget -O - https://olspanel.com/install.sh | bash

Pros and Considerations

• Pros: LiteSpeed performance, simplified interface
• Considerations: Very new project, limited community
• Our Take: Interesting for LiteSpeed testing, wait for maturity

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ServerAvatar Lite ⭐ Simplified Management

Description: ServerAvatar Lite offers a streamlined version of their popular control panel with essential features for small to medium deployments.

Key Features & Status

• Current Status: Stable Release
• Web Server: Nginx/Apache
• Database: MySQL
• Unique Aspect: Cloud-based management with local execution
• Best For: Users wanting cloud-managed simplicity

Installation

curl -sS https://cdn.serveravatar.com/installer/install-ubuntu.sh | sudo bash

Pros and Considerations

• Pros: Clean interface, good documentation, active development
• Considerations: Requires external account, some features cloud-dependent
• Our Take: Solid choice for those comfortable with hybrid cloud/local management

Emerging Panels Comparison

Panel	Maturity	Web Server	Unique Focus	Production Ready	Our Recommendation
PhyrePanel	Beta	Nginx	Modern PHP	❌ Testing Only	Monitor Development
OLSPanel	Early	OpenLiteSpeed	LiteSpeed Simplicity	❌ Testing Only	Wait for v1.0
ServerAvatar Lite	Stable	Nginx/Apache	Cloud-Managed	✅ Yes	Good for Testing

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Optimized for UnderHost Cloud Infrastructure

These performance numbers were achieved on our NVMe-powered Cloud VPS infrastructure. Here's why UnderHost delivers superior control panel performance:

Free Performance-Optimized Installation

UnderHost provides free optimized installation of any control panel with performance tuning specific to our infrastructure. Our team ensures you get the maximum performance demonstrated in these benchmarks.