Plesk
Build, secure, and run apps and websites from one control panel
Founded
2001
Starting Price
$15.57
Category
SEO Tools
Last updated February 14, 2026
About Plesk
Plesk is a leading web hosting control panel that provides a unified interface for managing servers, websites, domains, email, databases, and security. Supporting both Linux and Windows servers, it simplifies complex server administration tasks into an intuitive dashboard used by hosting providers, agencies, and developers worldwide.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intuitive, clean dashboard that simplifies complex server administration
- Excellent WordPress Toolkit with staging, cloning, and bulk management
- Supports both Linux and Windows servers with 32+ language support
- Strong security suite with firewall, malware scanning, and free SSL
- Extensive extension marketplace for added functionality
Key Features
WordPress Toolkit
One-click WordPress installation, staging, cloning, and bulk management with automated updates and security hardening
Multi-Domain Management
Manage multiple domains and websites from a single dashboard with per-domain resource controls
Security Suite
Built-in firewall, malware scanning, fail2ban, password protection, and free SSL via Let's Encrypt
Git Integration
Native Git support for version-controlled deployments directly from repositories to hosting
Docker Support
Run and manage Docker containers alongside traditional hosting from the Plesk interface
Email Management
Full mail server administration with webmail, spam filtering, DKIM, and per-domain email accounts
Backup & Restore
Scheduled and on-demand backups with incremental options and one-click restore for sites and databases
Pricing
Web Admin
$15.57/month
- Up to 10 domains
- WordPress Toolkit
- SSL management
- Email hosting
- Backup & restore
Best For
Web Hosting Providers
Manage shared and dedicated hosting with reseller tools, client isolation, and automated provisioning at scale
Digital Agencies
Streamline multi-client website management with staging environments, Git deployments, and per-client access controls
WordPress Professionals
Leverage the WordPress Toolkit for bulk site management, automated updates, security hardening, and one-click staging
Small Business Server Admins
Simplify server management for non-technical administrators with an intuitive GUI replacing command-line tasks
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