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Comparative Analysis of HestiaCP, ISPConfig and Webmin

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EAK Technical Review Series #1

Comparative Analysis of HestiaCP, ISPConfig and Webmin

Stability • Performance • Administrative Ease — Professional comparison

Executive Summary

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.

Technical Comparison Table

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.

HestiaCP — Minimalist structure, maximum stability

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.

ISPConfig — Multi-server & reseller ecosystem

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.

Webmin / Virtualmin — Full Linux administration

Beyond hosting: user, service, security, cron, and disk administration via GUI. The abundance of modules implies a steeper learning curve and potential management complexity.

Decision Flow

Start
 
How many servers?
Single Server
2+ Servers
Is stability the priority?
YesHestiaCP
Need centralized management?
YesISPConfig
Need full Linux administration?
YesWebmin/Virtualmin

Diagram is icon-free and web-safe for maximum theme compatibility.

Conclusion & EAK Recommendation

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).


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