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APIcp (formerly ApisCP) is a free, open-source hosting platform that takes a fundamentally different approach from traditional control panels. Developed by a single engineer (Matt Saladna), APIcp prioritises container-based account isolation, a comprehensive REST API, and a developer-first architecture — making it one of the most technically sophisticated free hosting platforms available.
APIcp provides genuine container-based isolation per hosting account using Linux namespaces — each account runs in its own isolated environment with separate process trees, network interfaces, and resource limits. This is significantly stronger than the process-level isolation offered by traditional hosting panels and approaches the security model of dedicated VPS containers.
On a Host4Fun Cloud VPS, APIcp delivers a technically advanced, security-hardened hosting platform on isolated KVM hardware with dedicated AMD Ryzen cores, DDR5 RAM, and NVMe SSD — ideal for hosting businesses or developers who need enterprise-grade account isolation in a free, open-source package.
APIcp installs via the official installer on AlmaLinux 8 or Rocky Linux 8. The installation process is more involved than lighter panels — it configures the full hosting stack including container isolation infrastructure — and takes 45-90 minutes on a fresh server.
Host4Fun delivers the Cloud VPS with full root access. APIcp installation requires at least 2 GB RAM and 20 GB disk. The investment in setup time pays off in a hosting platform with genuinely enterprise-grade account isolation and a comprehensive automation API.
A complete feature set tailored for the APIcp control panel on a high-performance Cloud VPS.
APIcp's most distinctive feature — each hosting account runs in its own Linux namespace container with isolated process trees, resource limits enforced via cgroups, and separate network visibility. Significantly stronger isolation than any other free hosting panel.
APIcp exposes every panel function through a comprehensive REST API. Automate account creation, domain management, email provisioning, database operations, and server configuration — ideal for building hosting automation workflows on top of APIcp infrastructure.
APIcp includes cpcmd — a powerful command-line interface for all panel operations. Manage hosting accounts, services, and configuration from the command line — enabling scripting and automation far beyond what other hosting panels offer.
Automatic SSL provisioning and renewal via Let's Encrypt for all hosted domains. APIcp handles certificate lifecycle management automatically — force HTTPS, configure HSTS, and manage wildcard certificates without manual renewal tasks.
Postfix MTA with Dovecot IMAP/POP3, SpamAssassin, and webmail. Manage email accounts, forwarders, DKIM/SPF/DMARC, and spam settings per domain. Email configuration runs within APIcp's container isolation model.
APIcp supports multiple PHP versions with PHP-FPM per container isolation, Ruby, and Node.js application deployment. Each account type runs its language runtime within its isolated container — preventing cross-account interference.
APIcp supports multi-tier account management — admins create resellers, who create end-user accounts. Each tier operates within its container isolation model — reseller accounts cannot see or interfere with other resellers' hosted accounts.
Per-account database management within APIcp's isolation model. MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL supported. Database servers run within the container isolation architecture — each account accesses only its own databases.
Comprehensive automated backup system with configurable schedules, destinations (local, FTP, S3), and retention policies. APIcp's backup system benefits from container isolation — account backups are cleanly separated from server-level data.
Review license options and minimum server requirements before ordering your Cloud VPS.
| CPU | 2 vCPU minimum (4 recommended) |
| RAM | 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended) |
| Disk | 20 GB minimum (60+ GB recommended) |
| OS | AlmaLinux 8/9, Rocky Linux 8, CentOS 7.4+ |
| IPv4 | 1 dedicated public IPv4 |
| Root Access | Full root SSH required |
| Virtualisation | KVM (fully supported) |
APIcp free edition includes container isolation, REST API, CLI, multi-PHP, and reseller support. A commercial license adds additional features and priority support from the developer.
All listed OS options are available free during Host4Fun Cloud VPS provisioning.
All plans include AMD Ryzen CPU, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps port, DDoS protection, and a dedicated IPv4.
Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes. Visit apiscp.com license purchased separately where required.
AMD Ryzen hardware, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps networking, and DDoS protection — the ideal foundation for APIcp.
Host4Fun Cloud VPS runs on KVM — delivering a fully isolated kernel environment with dedicated resources and proper process isolation essential for any control panel stack.
Dedicated AMD Ryzen vCPU cores on every plan. Multi-account PHP execution, database queries, and mail processing all benefit from fast, dedicated CPU performance without resource contention.
NVMe SSD delivers up to 10x faster I/O than SATA — improving page load times, database performance, backup speeds, and overall server responsiveness for all hosted accounts.
Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation included at no extra cost on every Cloud VPS — keeping your APIcp server and all hosted sites accessible during attacks.
Your Cloud VPS is provisioned within minutes of payment. SSH in immediately, run the installer, and have APIcp operational in under 30 minutes.
Our support team is available 24/7 for Cloud VPS infrastructure issues. APIcp application-level support is available via its official documentation and community.
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How APIcp compares to popular alternatives.
| Feature | APIcp | cPanel | ISPConfig | DirectAdmin | HestiaCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License Cost | Free (OSS) / Paid | $15–$45+/mo | Free | Free–$14/mo | Free |
| Container Isolation | Linux namespaces | Process-level | |||
| Full REST API | Comprehensive | ||||
| CLI (cpcmd) | |||||
| Min. RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Install Time | 45-90 min | 20-40 min | 30-60 min | 20-40 min | 5-10 min |
From individual developers to hosting businesses — APIcp serves a wide range of use cases on a Cloud VPS.
For hosting businesses where account isolation is critical — preventing one compromised account from affecting others — APIcp's Linux namespace containers provide the strongest isolation of any free hosting panel. Each account has its own isolated process tree.
APIcp's comprehensive REST API and cpcmd CLI enable hosting platform automation at a depth no other free panel matches. Build provisioning systems, monitoring integrations, and management tools on top of APIcp's well-documented API.
Hosting businesses where clients host sensitive applications benefit from APIcp's container isolation model. Client A's PHP processes genuinely cannot see or access Client B's files or processes — stronger than the traditional Unix user separation model.
APIcp supports PHP, Ruby, and Node.js with per-account container isolation for each runtime. Host mixed-language application portfolios on the same server with genuine isolation between different language runtimes.
APIcp is favored by technically advanced hosting businesses and developers building hosting platforms who want a free foundation with enterprise-grade architecture. The comprehensive API and container model enable sophisticated platform customisation.
Environments requiring strong workload isolation for compliance purposes — PCI DSS, HIPAA-adjacent, or multi-tenant SaaS — benefit from APIcp's container-based isolation model as a foundation for their hosting infrastructure.
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