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cPanel Features DirectAdmin Features cPanel vs DirectAdminSSD-powered shared hosting built on the panel the industry runs on - cPanel. Free SSL on every domain, full email hosting, and support that actually picks up within 15 minutes.
From
$5/mo
Bronze - 30 GB SSD
Locations
2
Atlanta, GA · Frankfurt, DE
Software stack
cL OS
CloudLinux · Imunify360 · Softaculous
Support
<15m
Avg. first response · 24/7
All plans include free SSL, email hosting, and full cPanel access.
Billed annually · same monthly rate
Billed monthly
All prices in USD · Bandwidth is monthly allowance
cPanel Dashboard - Industry-standard hosting control panel - files, email, DNS, SSL, databases
CloudLinux OS - Isolated LVE container per account - one site can't impact others
Free SSL - Let's Encrypt, auto-provisioned on every domain and subdomain
Imunify360 - Server-level malware scanning and intrusion prevention
Multiple PHP versions - Switch PHP version per domain from cPanel - latest PHP 8.x supported
Multiple Node.js versions - Per-app Node.js version selector
Multiple Python versions - Per-app Python selector with virtualenv support
MySQL / MariaDB - Full phpMyAdmin access included on all plans
Full Email Hosting - SMTP, IMAP, POP3, webmail (Roundcube) - unlimited accounts
Softaculous - 380+ app library - install and manage applications from cPanel
WordPress Manager - Update core, plugins, and themes from a single cPanel interface
Weekly Backups - Automated weekly backups stored on a remote server - open a ticket to request a restore
Need more than your plan includes? Additional resources can be added to any cPanel account at nominal rates.
Optional add-ons
Dedicated IPv4 address
Assigned exclusively to your account - ideal for SSL on legacy clients or custom mail setups
Additional CPU / RAM / IO
Raise the CPU, memory, or disk I/O allocation for your account beyond the default
Higher concurrency limits
Raise the number of simultaneous processes and connections for high-traffic applications
Both panels do the job well. Here's what separates them - and why we recommend DirectAdmin for most new accounts.
cPanel
Industry standard since 1996
DirectAdmin
Lightweight & cost-efficient
Our recommendation for new accounts
We're actively expanding our DirectAdmin infrastructure and recommend it for all new hosting accounts. DA delivers the same core feature set as cPanel - email, DNS, databases, file management - at a lower cost and with a lighter server footprint. If you're migrating from cPanel, DA's layout will feel immediately familiar.
cPanel shared hosting is available in two regions. Pick the one closest to your audience for the best performance.
Atlanta, GA
Georgia, US
Best for US East Coast, South-East, and Latin America. Major internet exchange hub with strong east-west routing.
Frankfurt, DE
Germany, EU
Best for Western & Central Europe. DE-CIX connected. GDPR-friendly EU jurisdiction. Servers run on AMD Ryzen CPU + NVMe storage for faster disk performance.
From first login to a live site - domains, PHP versions, email, FTP, and database guides for cPanel.
PHP & applications
Email, FTP & databases
Still have questions?
Our support team typically responds in under 15 minutes, 24/7.
Our support team handles every ticket in-house - no outsourcing, no script readers. Whether it's a quick DNS question or a full migration, we're there.
cPanel Reseller Hosting
WHM + cPanel reseller hosting. Create and manage your own client accounts, set resource limits, and white-label under your brand.
From $15/mo
DirectAdmin Shared Hosting
RecommendedSame features as cPanel shared hosting, lighter on server resources. Our recommended panel for new accounts.
From $5/mo
DirectAdmin Reseller Hosting
Reseller hosting powered by DirectAdmin. Lower licensing overhead - ideal for hosting businesses looking to scale.
From $5/mo