#8 in Hosting & ComputeUpdated 2026-08

1Panel

by 1Panel · Open-source web control panel for Linux VPS management

62 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

1Panel is an open-source control panel for Linux servers, driven from a web interface. It covers host monitoring, file management, databases, Docker containers and local LLMs via Ollama, and installs with a single root shell script. An app store carries 187 one-click applications, and WordPress sites can be set up with domain binding and automatic SSL.

Best for: Self-hosters running Linux VPSs who want a web panel for Docker, websites and local LLMs.
Pricing: The OSS edition is free; Pro costs $80/year per node or $200 as a one-off perpetual V2 licence, with Enterprise pricing on request.
Runs on: Self-hostedCLI

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Free open-source edition with Docker and website management
App store with 187 one-click apps, 18 of them AI apps
One-line install on x86_64, aarch64, armv7l, ppc64le, s390x
One-click WordPress with domain binding and automatic SSL

Trade-offs

OSS edition caps OpenClaw agents at 5 and ships only a basic WAF
Multi-node console, website backups and email support need a paid licence
Perpetual licence covers V2 only; V3 and later cost a further upgrade fee
Linux servers only, and licences are limited by node count

Pricing

Published plans from 1Panel’s own pricing page, in USD. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.

1Panel pricing tiers, monthly rates in USD
Plan	Monthly	Includes
OSS Edition	—per node	Free forever, no credit card Full Docker, website and app management 165+ one-click apps, up to 5 OpenClaw agents Basic WAF firewall, community forum support
Pro Edition (Subscription)	—per node per year	$80 per year, cancel anytime Unlimited OpenClaw agents, multi-node console Advanced WAF and anti-tampering, custom logo and theme iOS and Android apps, email and priority support
Pro Edition (Perpetual License V2)	—per licence, one-off	$200 one-time payment, never expires Covers all V2 updates; V3+ charged at an upgrade price Same Pro features as the subscription Volume discounts available
Enterprise Edition	Contact sales	AI Portal, AI Gateway and Skills Hub Role-based multi-user management, KVM web UI Air-gapped support and security ops reporting Enterprise support, 5x8 online

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 60 out of 100
API quality: 20 out of 100
Documentation: 60 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 100 out of 100
Pricing transparency: 85 out of 100
Changelog: 100 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 75 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 65 out of 100
Maintenance: 100 out of 100

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