Is Plesk a good alternative to cPanel? I tried it to see if it's right for you.

TechRadar Verdict

Plesk is the go to choice for Windows servers.

It’s easy to use and has great documentation.

You also have the option to migrate to cPanel should you decide that Plesk isnt for you.

This has benefits and drawbacks.

It supports a wide array of different web servers and languages.

Litespeed is supported, but theres no support for the free alternative, OpenLitespeed, so expect additional costs.

Support programming languages include PHP, Javascript/Node, Perl, Ruby, Python, .NET.

Theres even docker support via an official extension, which means effortless support for virtually any language and setup.

Plesk offers a pretty standard array of backup options with good support for remote backup providers.

FTP,AmazonS3,GoogleDrive and Microsoft OneDrive are all supported.

Theres even a pretty powerful site builder included, meaning you could build your website with zero coding knowledge.

Plesk includes both VirusTotal and Imunify for virus scans with an option for paid upgrades.

Kernelcare and other paid security hardening services are available.

Plesk is truly leading the way with the admin panel.

It has remained fresh and up-to-date, offering a lot of the latest and greatest software.

Everything is easy to use and packaged in a way that isnt intimidating to non-technical users.

It does an incredible job of being both extremely powerful and customisable, without being overwhelming for non-technical users.