Deploy an SPanel Cloud VPS with Host4Fun. AMD Ryzen, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps. Install SPanel — the free cPanel alternative built for cloud hosting — on your Cloud VPS. From $3/mo.
SPanel is a free, open-source web hosting control panel developed by ScalaHosting. Initially built as an internal cPanel replacement for ScalaHosting's own infrastructure, SPanel was later released publicly as a free alternative for the broader hosting community.
SPanel provides a complete hosting management suite including WordPress management, email hosting, DNS management, SSL automation, daily backups, and a built-in malware scanner — all at zero license cost. It also includes the SWordPress Manager, a dedicated WordPress toolkit with staging, cloning, and auto-update capabilities.
On a Host4Fun Cloud VPS, SPanel runs on fully isolated KVM hardware with dedicated AMD Ryzen cores, DDR5 RAM, and NVMe SSD — delivering a polished cPanel-like experience with zero licensing overhead.
SPanel installs via a single command on a fresh Ubuntu or AlmaLinux VPS. The installer sets up the complete hosting stack — Nginx, PHP-FPM, MySQL, exim mail, Dovecot, and all SPanel services — within 15 minutes of running the install script.
Host4Fun delivers the Cloud VPS with full root access. SSH in, run the SPanel installer, and access the panel at port 8443. No license key required — SPanel is completely free to use on any server.
A complete feature set tailored for the SPanel control panel on a high-performance Cloud VPS.
Built-in WordPress management toolkit with one-click install, staging environments, cloning, and bulk update capabilities. Manage all WordPress sites on the server from a single interface — similar to Plesk WordPress Toolkit but free.
SPanel includes a built-in malware scanner that proactively scans hosted files for malicious code. Combined with brute-force protection, ModSecurity WAF, and fail2ban integration, SPanel delivers a security-first hosting environment.
One-click SSL provisioning and auto-renewal via Let's Encrypt for all hosted domains. Force HTTPS, configure HSTS, and manage wildcard certificates from the panel without any command-line SSL management required.
SPanel includes daily automated backups of all websites, databases, and email by default — no additional configuration needed. Restore individual files or entire accounts from the backup manager in the panel.
Exim MTA with Dovecot IMAP/POP3, SpamAssassin, and Roundcube webmail included. Manage email accounts, forwarders, autoresponders, and DKIM/SPF/DMARC records per domain from the SPanel email interface.
Run multiple PHP versions simultaneously with per-domain version selection. SPanel also supports Node.js application deployment, making it suitable for mixed PHP and Node.js hosting on a single VPS.
SPanel supports admin, reseller, and end-user account tiers. Create reseller accounts with configurable resource packages — suitable for running a shared hosting service with client isolation.
Create and manage databases and users with a clean GUI. phpMyAdmin is available directly from the panel. Supports MySQL 8.x and MariaDB with admin-level database management and per-account limits.
SPanel uses Nginx as the default web server with PHP-FPM pools — delivering fast, isolated PHP execution per hosting account. Each account runs in its own PHP-FPM pool, preventing one account from affecting others.
Review license options and minimum server requirements before ordering your Cloud VPS.
| CPU | 1 vCPU (2+ recommended) |
| RAM | 1 GB minimum (2 GB+ recommended) |
| Disk | 10 GB minimum (30+ GB recommended) |
| OS | Ubuntu 20.04/22.04, AlmaLinux 8 |
| IPv4 | 1 dedicated public IPv4 |
| Root Access | Full root SSH required |
| Virtualisation | KVM (fully supported) |
SPanel is completely free and open source. Download from the official SPanel repository and install on any compatible Cloud VPS. No license key, no per-domain fees, no expiry.
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 spanel.io license purchased separately where required.
AMD Ryzen hardware, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps networking, and DDoS protection — the ideal foundation for SPanel.
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 SPanel 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 SPanel operational in under 30 minutes.
Our support team is available 24/7 for Cloud VPS infrastructure issues. SPanel application-level support is available via its official documentation and community.
Follow these steps after receiving your Cloud VPS credentials from Host4Fun.
How SPanel compares to popular alternatives.
| Feature | SPanel | cPanel | HestiaCP | aaPanel | Plesk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License Cost | Free | $15–$45+/mo | Free | Free | ~$10–$40+/mo |
| WordPress Manager | Built-in | Via plugin | One-click | ||
| Malware Scanner | Built-in | ||||
| Daily Backups | Default | Manual | |||
| Reseller Support | |||||
| Min. RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 1 GB |
From individual developers to hosting businesses — SPanel serves a wide range of use cases on a Cloud VPS.
SPanel delivers a cPanel-like experience with WordPress management, email hosting, and reseller support — at zero license cost. Ideal for anyone who needs a polished panel without monthly licensing fees.
SWordPress Manager provides staging, cloning, auto-updates, and bulk management for WordPress sites — making SPanel one of the best free panels for WordPress-focused hosting.
Built-in malware scanner, ModSecurity WAF, brute-force protection, and fail2ban make SPanel the most security-hardened free hosting panel available. Run clean, secure hosting without additional security plugins.
Multi-user and reseller support makes SPanel viable for running a shared hosting business. Create client accounts with resource limits and manage all accounts from the admin panel — all at zero panel licensing cost.
SPanel's clean modern UI makes it an excellent panel for learning web hosting management. Free licensing means no cost barriers to setting up a learning environment on a $3/mo Cloud VPS.
Daily automated backups enabled by default from day one — unlike most panels where backups require manual configuration. SPanel is ideal for anyone who wants reliable backups without complex setup.
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Common questions about running SPanel on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.
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