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Web hosting
in the same panel.

A web hosting module on MythicalCore. Sites, SSL, and databases next to your game servers and VMs, without a cPanel-sized footprint.

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Lighter Than cPanel
Core panel footprint comparison
<1s
Panel Cold Start
vs 15–30s for cPanel
$0
License Cost
AGPL-3.0, free forever
1
Background Service
vs 12–15 for cPanel

Application Layer

Hosting features
without cPanel weight.

Domains, SSL, databases, and files in FeatherPanel. The module is still shipping.

Multi-domain management

Add and route domains from one UI. Subdomain routing, custom DNS, and path-level proxying.

Automatic SSL/TLS

Let's Encrypt automation. Certificates are provisioned and renewed without CLI or manual cron setup.

Database administration

Manage MySQL and SQLite from the panel: create, import, export, and permissions.

Bot and form protection

CloudFlare Turnstile, real-IP detection, CSRF protection, and XChaCha20 encryption.

Low panel overhead

Built on MythicalCore for a small idle footprint and fast admin actions compared with cPanel-class panels.

Developer API

REST API, Composer packages, and webhooks for provisioning, backups, and custom integrations.

Performance

Footprint vs
cPanel and DirectAdmin.

Measured against cPanel 118 and DirectAdmin 1.67 on identical VPS hardware. Results reflect real-world hosting scenarios.

Idle RAM Usage
MB at idle (lower is better)
FeatherPanel
~50 MB
cPanel
500–750 MB
DirectAdmin
150–200 MB
Panel Cold-Start Time
seconds (lower is better)
FeatherPanel
<1 s
cPanel
15–30 s
DirectAdmin
5–8 s
Background Services
count at idle (lower is better)
FeatherPanel
1
cPanel
12–15
DirectAdmin
5–7
Install Footprint
MB on disk (lower is better)
FeatherPanel
12 MB
cPanel
1,500–2,500 MB
DirectAdmin
300–400 MB

No license fee

cPanel is $200+/year. DirectAdmin is $99+/year. FeatherPanel is AGPL-3.0 with full source and no seat limits.

Same panel as games and VMs

Web hosting, game servers, and VMs from one FeatherPanel install instead of separate tools.

Fast panel actions

Cold start under a second. Admin actions stay responsive so clients are not waiting on the control panel.

Comparison

Head-to-Head: Web Panels

Feature and licensing differences side by side.

FeatureFeatherPanelcPanelDirectAdmin
Core Stack
PHP 8.1+ / MythicalCore
Proprietary / C++
Proprietary / C
Licensing
Free (AGPL-3.0)
Paid ($200+/year)
Paid ($99+/year)
Frontend
Vue 3 / Vite (<45ms)
Legacy PHP (slow)
Legacy PHP (moderate)
Encryption
XChaCha20 Native
Standard SSL only
Standard SSL only
Unified Platform
Web + Game + VPS
Web Only
Web Only
Plugin Ecosystem
Open Source
Auto SSL Renewal

FAQ

Common
questions.

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What web hosting features does FeatherPanel include?

Domain management, automatic SSL via Let's Encrypt, MySQL/SQLite admin, file manager, DNS configuration, and a Web IDE for site files, in the same UI as game servers and VMs.

How does FeatherPanel compare to cPanel?

FeatherPanel uses about 50MB of RAM at idle vs cPanel's 500-750MB. It has a single background service vs cPanel's 12-15. It cold-starts in under 1 second vs 15-30 seconds. It is free under AGPL-3.0 vs cPanel's $200+/year licensing.

Does FeatherPanel support WordPress and PHP applications?

Yes. You can host PHP apps, WordPress, static sites, Node.js apps, and custom web apps. FeatherPanel provides the hosting layer; you bring the code.

Can I manage SSL certificates automatically?

Yes. Certificates are provisioned through Let's Encrypt and renewed before expiry without manual CLI steps.

Is the web hosting module available now?

The web hosting module is in development for the March 2026 release. Game server management and Proxmox virtualization are available today. Join Discord for release updates.

Can I run web hosting alongside game servers on the same panel?

Yes. That is the point of FeatherPanel: game servers, Proxmox VMs, and websites from one panel and one login.

Early access

Install FeatherPanel
while web hosting ships.

Game and Proxmox modules are available now. Web hosting is next.

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