Stability • Performance • Administrative Ease — Professional comparison
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of HestiaCP, ISPConfig, and Webmin across stability, performance, and administrative ease. The findings draw on real-world deployments and long-term observations by the EAK Technical Team.
Feature | HestiaCP | ISPConfig | Webmin |
---|---|---|---|
Stability | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Resource Efficiency | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
Multi-Server Support | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
User Interface | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
API & Automation | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
Update Safety | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
Note: Ratings reflect EAK’s field experience; your scenario may vary.
Runs with minimal dependencies on Debian/Ubuntu; post-update breakage is rare. Its simple JSON API fits automation pipelines. Let’s Encrypt auto-SSL, backups, and multi-PHP work reliably.
Operates distinct roles for web, mail, and DNS on separate nodes; offers a flexible reseller model. UI is classic and configuration-sensitive; it requires careful setup and maintenance.
Beyond hosting: user, service, security, cron, and disk administration via GUI. The abundance of modules implies a steeper learning curve and potential management complexity.
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For single-server, minimal architectures seeking low error rates and high uptime, we recommend HestiaCP. For reseller or multi-node goals, consider ISPConfig. For full system administration or lab use, run Webmin/Virtualmin on a separate management node.
EAK standard: HestiaCP (production), ISPConfig (multi-node), Webmin/Virtualmin (admin node).