Server control panels simplify the management of shared hosting environments, allowing users to easily configure websites, databases, email accounts, and more. These panels are essential for both beginners and experienced administrators, providing a user-friendly interface to handle complex server tasks.
Background
In 2022, I was working on a series of blog posts on server panels. One of the themes focused on shared hosting server panels. While there have been many reviews of cPanel, Plesk, and even DirectAdmin, there were a few others like ISPConfig, as well as open-source panels such as STSCP or CentOS Web Panel, which perform admirably well. However, they have not received the kind of attention or following that proprietary models have.
In mid-2026, as I was updating my old files and going through draft blog posts, images, and other materials, I came across this set of images among others. I thought I would leave them as an image gallery. While I may not have the time or bandwidth to write that series of blog posts, for archival nostalgia purposes, I am leaving these images here. Most of the screenshots are from early 2022 and may appear dated, as I published them in mid-2026.
Most Popular Server Panels
DirectAdmin Control Panel Gallery
Open-Source Alternatives:
- HestiaCP
- CentOS Web Panel
- ISPConfig (Open-source but with proprietary extensions)
Plesk Gallery
