subject: Control Panels: Cpanel or Webmin for a Dedicated Server? [print this page] This article is written for those who are having trouble in selecting the right control panel for their Dedicated Server. Between the two popular choices : Cpanel and Webmin, which one would best fit your web hosting needs? We are here to answer the question and hopefully this Q&A will help you solve your problems.
Q: Which one is the better control panel?
It really depends on your level of technical expertise to judge which one is a better control panel.
If you have the knowledge and expertise to manage your own server, Webmin should be the obvious choice. If you are providing the service and would like to offer better server control to your customers, then Cpanel should be used.
Q: I'm not a techie, which one should I use instead?
Cpanel will automate most of the standard procedures and allow you to manage many accounts at ease.
Many procedures will need to be performed manually with Webmin.
So if you are not a techie, it is recommended to use Cpanel for your dedicated server.
Q: Are there other factors that affect my decision?
Of course, there are actually plenty of other factors to take into consideration. Cpanel will easily cost you approximately $30 to $40 a month. If you have a tight budget, then Webmin is the winner of the two.
If you are managing your own server, then Webmin would be the better control panel of the two.
If you are hosting servers for other people, using Cpanel will allow your customers to have better control over their server.
Control Panels: Cpanel or Webmin for a Dedicated Server?
