1panelvsos
Two self-hosted cPanel alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 1panel | os | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Control Panel | #2 of 5 in Web Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 37 301 | 360 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +293 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.3.5 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | EPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
1panel scores 79/100 against 47/100 for os, so it is the safer default.
1panel ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for os.
If you want the quickest setup, 1panel is easier to run; os needs more configuration.
1panel is growing faster right now (+293 stars in 30 days).
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