Overview

EaglePanel is a free, open-source server control panel built on OpenResty (Nginx + Lua) that helps administrators quickly create and manage websites on a cloud server through a web interface. It emphasizes lightweight and fast onboarding with low resource usage, making it a simplified management option for individual developers and lightweight site scenarios.

EaglePanel covers website creation, site configuration, SSL certificates, and foundational security. It suits users who want to host multiple sites quickly on a VPS. Compared with feature-complete commercial panels such as aaPanel, EaglePanel focuses on a lean core feature set.

Key Strengths

  • Lightweight and efficient: Built on OpenResty with low memory usage; a 1GB RAM VPS can run it, suited to low-cost servers.
  • One-click website creation: Create sites and automatically configure Nginx sites and runtimes, live in minutes, lowering the barrier to hosting.
  • SSL management: Built-in Let's Encrypt issuance and automatic renewal; certificate choices can be guided by SSL certificate guide.
  • Basic security: Built-in WAF and anti-CC rules; pair with server initial security hardening after deployment.
  • Free and open source: No license fees, with full control of data and code, deployable on any Linux cloud server.

Product Ecosystem

Website Management

Create and manage websites through a web interface with automatic configuration of sites, directories, and runtimes, supporting multi-site hosting as the panel's core function.

SSL and Security

Built-in one-click issuance and automatic renewal of free Let's Encrypt certificates, plus basic WAF and anti-CC rules for foundational protection.

Runtime Configuration

Configures PHP, Nginx, and other runtimes for common web applications; combined with Nginx site configuration, it covers mainstream hosting needs.

Limitations

  • Small community: The project is new, with limited tutorials, plugins, and third-party integrations, so troubleshooting resources are scarce.
  • Focused feature set: Email services and DNS management are missing; complex hosting needs require additional tools.
  • No commercial support: No official paid support or SLA; enterprises must assess risk themselves.
  • Limited validation: Few large-scale production deployments, so stability and security require your own testing.
  • Ops barrier: Installation and maintenance rely on the command line and SSH, still demanding for beginners.

Use Cases

  • Personal blogs and lightweight sites (★★★★★): Lightweight and fast with no license fees, very low cost.
  • Multi-site hosting on a VPS (★★★★): One-click site creation with simple management.
  • Learning and experimental environments (★★★★): Free and open source, ideal for learning server management and hosting.
  • Large enterprise production (★★): Limited features and support; evaluate mature options like Plesk, cPanel, or CyberPanel.

Pricing

Item Cost Notes
Panel license Free Open source, no license fee
Running cost $5-20/month One VPS is enough
SSL certificate Free Let's Encrypt automatic issuance
Commercial support None Relies on community and docs

Note: EaglePanel has no subscription fee; the main cost is the cloud server that hosts it.

FAQ

  • Is EaglePanel free? Yes. EaglePanel is free and open source with no license fees and can be deployed on any Linux cloud server; the main cost is the server itself. See the control panel server management.

  • Is EaglePanel suitable for production? With some risk. The project is new with a small community, suited to lightweight sites and personal projects; for production with strict stability and compliance requirements, test thoroughly first or choose a more mature option like HestiaCP.

  • EaglePanel or aaPanel? Choose EaglePanel for lightweight, zero-license-fee, and simple features; choose aaPanel for a richer feature ecosystem, app store, and Chinese community support.

  • Which operating systems does EaglePanel support? It targets mainstream Linux cloud servers; check the official docs for the exact supported versions and verify compatibility before installing. See the server operation and maintenance tips.

  • How do I configure SSL on EaglePanel? Apply for a Let's Encrypt certificate with one click in the panel and renew it automatically, or upload a certificate manually; see SSL certificate guide for certificate type comparisons.