aaPanel VPS Hosting - Free Control Panel
aaPanel is a free, open-source control panel for managing your VPS through a clean web dashboard instead of the command line. Every VPS plan below ships with aaPanel pre-installed and ready to use from the moment your server is deployed.
- Website management
- Free SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- Database & FTP manager
- One-click app installer
- Firewall & security
- Cron job scheduler
A lightweight alternative to cPanel
aaPanel handles the same day-to-day server tasks as commercial panels - sites, databases, SSL, cron jobs, firewall rules - through a GUI, without a per-server license fee and without the extra resource overhead. That matters most on smaller VPS plans, where every spare bit of RAM goes to your actual sites instead of the panel running them.
Free & open-source
The core panel is free forever - no per-server license, unlike cPanel or Plesk. An optional paid Pro tier adds extras if you ever want them.
Free SSL, built in
Issue and auto-renew Let's Encrypt certificates for your domains in a couple of clicks, straight from the dashboard.
One-click app store
Install WordPress, phpMyAdmin, Docker and common LNMP/LAMP stacks without touching a terminal.
Built-in firewall
Manage iptables-based firewall rules and basic intrusion protection directly from the panel.
Cron & task manager
Schedule backups, scripts and maintenance jobs visually instead of hand-editing crontab.
Multi-language UI
Switch the dashboard language to fit your team, with an interface built for first-time server admins.
Which control panel actually fits your VPS?
Both manage the same core tasks. The difference is licensing cost, resource footprint and how much ecosystem/reseller tooling you need.
| aaPanel | cPanel | |
|---|---|---|
| License cost | ✓ Free (core panel) | Paid, billed per server |
| Resource usage | ✓ Lightweight | Heavier, more RAM overhead |
| Supported OS | CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian | AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, RHEL |
| Reseller/WHM tooling | — Not built in | ✓ Mature (WHM) |
| Best for | Budget VPS, personal & small-business sites | Agencies & resellers needing WHM |
Need WHM/reseller tooling instead? See our cPanel/WHM reseller hosting or DirectAdmin VPS plans.
Pre-installed, not a DIY setup
Choose aaPanel when you deploy any VPS plan below and it's ready on first boot - no manual install script, no SSH required to get started. Every plan runs on NVMe storage with full root access, so you're never blocked from doing anything aaPanel doesn't cover. Deployments are available in the USA and UK, with 24/7 support if you get stuck on anything panel or server related.
aaPanel VPS plans
Full root access on every tier. Prices are monthly; switch to annual billing in your cart for a discount.
Kick Start
- NVMe Storage 35 GB
- Bandwidth 1 TB
- Memory 1 GB
- CPU 1 Core
- IPv4 1
- Locations USA, UK
Business
- NVMe Storage 90 GB
- Bandwidth 3 TB
- Memory 2 GB
- CPU 2 Cores
- IPv4 1
- Locations USA, UK
Ultimate
- NVMe Storage 120 GB
- Bandwidth 4 TB
- Memory 4 GB
- CPU 2 Cores
- IPv4 2
- Locations USA, UK
Extreme
- NVMe Storage 160 GB
- Bandwidth 5 TB
- Memory 8 GB
- CPU 2 Cores
- IPv4 2
- Locations USA, UK
Frequently asked questions
Is aaPanel really free?
Yes. The core panel - site, database, FTP, SSL, firewall and cron management - is free and open-source with no per-server license. An optional paid Pro tier adds extra features, but it isn't required to run a normal website.
Can I get aaPanel installed on an existing VPS?
Yes - contact support and we'll install it on an existing TOSHOST VPS at no charge. It's automatic if you choose aaPanel when ordering a new plan.
aaPanel or cPanel - which should I pick?
Pick aaPanel if you want a free, lightweight panel for a personal site, small business, or single-server project. Pick cPanel/WHM if you're reselling hosting or need its wider ecosystem of paid add-ons - see our reseller hosting plans for that.
What operating systems does aaPanel support?
CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian are supported. We pre-install it on a compatible OS image automatically when you select aaPanel at checkout.
Can you help me migrate from cPanel to aaPanel?
Yes, our support team can help move your sites and databases over as part of onboarding - open a ticket from the client area once your VPS is active.
Do you offer technical support for aaPanel itself?
Our support team can help with panel setup, SSL, firewall rules and general server issues. For deep aaPanel-specific bugs, aaPanel's own community documentation is the primary resource, same as with any third-party software.
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