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Build, secure and run better websites, domains and applications on AWS with Plesk. Includes all your server management and security tools plus WordPress management (staging/cloning). Simplifying the lives of Web Professionals and providing the scalability, security, and performance that your web hosting customers need.
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Overview
A single hosting panel with an intuitive graphical interface, a ready-to-code environment and powerful extensions. Peace of mind with a complete set of security tools and features for your apps, websites, networks, servers and OSes. Easily harden your properties and automate your security. Focus on your business, not on server management. Schedule server related tasks and automate intelligent maintenance.
Key Features:
- Unlimited Domains & DNS integrated with AWS Route53
- WP Toolkit with automated staging/cloning included
- Support for NodeJS, Ruby, Docker and LAMP stacks w/ Apache or NGINX
- New Laravel Toolkit and support for .NET on Linux
- Security & backups across all levels of a website or application stack
- Subscription Management, Account Management and Reseller Management
- 100+ Plesk Extensions in the in-app catalog
- Access to Sitejet for a fully integrated DIY website builder
- SocialBee an All-In-One Social Media Management Tool
- SEO Toolkit that guides you towards maximizing your search engine traffic
- Plesk Joomla! Toolkit - enhanced security and maintenance for Joomla! sites from one entry point
Plesk runs on AWS's cloud infrastructure, simplifying the lives of Web Professionals and providing the scalability, security, and performance that your customers depend on.
Note: Plesk runs smoothly on a t3.micro instance for less than 10 websites or applications with a small load. We recommend using an m5a.large instance with SSD or higher for larger workloads.
Highlights
- WordPress management and security tools, one click staging/production, security scanning, one-click server hardening, and more.
- Enhanced security core that protects your server from brute force attacks and protects your web sites from common malware attacks.
- Ready-to-code environment with LAMP and NGINX, Javascript; NodeJS, Docker, Perl, Ruby, Python, Java, Laravel, .NET with Git support.
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m7a.large Recommended | $0.12 |
t3.micro | $0.07 |
c6a.16xlarge | $0.21 |
c7a.48xlarge | $0.41 |
m7i.4xlarge | $0.21 |
m4.10xlarge | $0.21 |
t3a.2xlarge | $0.21 |
m5.xlarge | $0.12 |
m6i.4xlarge | $0.21 |
c7a.16xlarge | $0.21 |
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WordPress Management and Staging
Automated WordPress staging and cloning capabilities with one-click deployment between staging and production environments
Multi-Stack Development Support
Support for LAMP, NGINX, NodeJS, Ruby, Docker, Laravel, .NET on Linux, Perl, Python, and Java with Git integration
Security Hardening and Protection
One-click server hardening, brute force attack protection, malware scanning, and automated security maintenance across application stack
Domain and DNS Management
Unlimited domains management with integrated AWS Route53 DNS configuration
Server Automation and Task Scheduling
Automated server maintenance tasks, intelligent scheduling capabilities, and subscription/account/reseller management features
WordPress Management and Automation
WP Toolkit with automated staging and cloning capabilities for WordPress sites
Multi-Stack Development Support
Support for NodeJS, Ruby, Docker, LAMP stacks with Apache or NGINX, Laravel Toolkit, and .NET on Linux
Security and Malware Protection
Real-time malware scanning and comprehensive security features across all levels of website and application stack
Site Performance Monitoring
Site Quality Monitoring tool for tracking common issues including low SEO ranking and performance problems
Domain and DNS Management
Unlimited domains with integrated DNS management and support for IPv6
Web Server Technology
OpenLiteSpeed web server with HTTP/3 support and LiteSpeed Enterprise conversion capability
Caching and Performance Optimization
LSCache plugin with dynamic content caching, cache crawler, image optimization, critical CSS generation, CSS/JavaScript/HTML minification, and HTTP/2 push
DNS and Mail Services
PowerDNS lightweight DNS server and Rainloop email support with automated initial setup
Backup and Disaster Recovery
One-click backup and restore functionality with incremental backup capability
Application and Infrastructure Management
Docker Manager, Git Manager, FTP server (Pure-FTPd), PHP management, file manager, and firewall with multi-level user access control
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Lee S.
Enterprise-Grade Control Panel with Best-in-Class WordPress Toolkit
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Plesk has really cemented its place in 2026 as a go-to control panel for anyone who wants enterprise-grade capability without the “command-line headache.” It competes directly with cPanel, but its evolution into Plesk Obsidian (v18.0.76) makes it feel closer to a modern SaaS platform than a traditional server tool.
Here’s what I think is currently best about Plesk, along with the specific problems it solves.
First, the “WordPress Whisperer” (the Toolkit). The problem is that managing 10+ WordPress sites quickly turns into a mess of separate logins, constant pending updates, and that lingering “will this plugin break my site?” anxiety. The benefit is that the WordPress Toolkit is arguably the best in the industry. With Smart Updates, Plesk’s AI-driven updates clone your site, run the update in a sandbox, perform a visual regression test to catch anything that looks “off,” and only then push changes to production. Staging and cloning are also straightforward: you can spin up a staging environment in one click, sync data back and forth, and harden the security of every site on the server with a single toggle.
Second, multi-OS flexibility. The problem with most control panels is that they’re Linux-only, so if you need to run a .NET 10.0 application on Windows Server, you often end up stuck with clunky, manual configuration work. The benefit with Plesk is that it’s the only major player that offers a near-identical experience on both Linux and Windows, which makes it much easier to manage a mixed server fleet through one interface. In 2026, its support for .NET 10.0 and MariaDB 11.8 across both OS types feels seamless.
Third, security without “gatekeeping.” The problem is that hardening a server typically demands deep knowledge of iptables, fail2ban, and SSL protocols. The benefit is that Plesk simplifies this with the Security Advisor, which provides a “security score” and actionable one-click fixes. SSL It! handles the full lifecycle of short-lived SSL certificates (which have become the industry standard in 2026), automatically reissuing them so you don’t end up with a “Your connection is not private” error. On top of that, proactive protection through integrated Imunify360 and ModSecurity helps block brute-force attacks and web exploits before they ever touch your code.
Finally, a developer-first workflow. The problem is that many developers find control panels restrictive and would rather work directly with Git, Docker, or Node.js. The benefit is that Plesk treats these tools as first-class citizens. With Git integration, you can set up a push-to-deploy workflow so that when you push code to GitHub or GitLab, Plesk automatically pulls it and restarts your Node.js or Python app. Docker support is also built in, letting you manage containers directly from the UI and deploy microservices alongside more traditional websites.
Here’s what I think is currently best about Plesk, along with the specific problems it solves.
First, the “WordPress Whisperer” (the Toolkit). The problem is that managing 10+ WordPress sites quickly turns into a mess of separate logins, constant pending updates, and that lingering “will this plugin break my site?” anxiety. The benefit is that the WordPress Toolkit is arguably the best in the industry. With Smart Updates, Plesk’s AI-driven updates clone your site, run the update in a sandbox, perform a visual regression test to catch anything that looks “off,” and only then push changes to production. Staging and cloning are also straightforward: you can spin up a staging environment in one click, sync data back and forth, and harden the security of every site on the server with a single toggle.
Second, multi-OS flexibility. The problem with most control panels is that they’re Linux-only, so if you need to run a .NET 10.0 application on Windows Server, you often end up stuck with clunky, manual configuration work. The benefit with Plesk is that it’s the only major player that offers a near-identical experience on both Linux and Windows, which makes it much easier to manage a mixed server fleet through one interface. In 2026, its support for .NET 10.0 and MariaDB 11.8 across both OS types feels seamless.
Third, security without “gatekeeping.” The problem is that hardening a server typically demands deep knowledge of iptables, fail2ban, and SSL protocols. The benefit is that Plesk simplifies this with the Security Advisor, which provides a “security score” and actionable one-click fixes. SSL It! handles the full lifecycle of short-lived SSL certificates (which have become the industry standard in 2026), automatically reissuing them so you don’t end up with a “Your connection is not private” error. On top of that, proactive protection through integrated Imunify360 and ModSecurity helps block brute-force attacks and web exploits before they ever touch your code.
Finally, a developer-first workflow. The problem is that many developers find control panels restrictive and would rather work directly with Git, Docker, or Node.js. The benefit is that Plesk treats these tools as first-class citizens. With Git integration, you can set up a push-to-deploy workflow so that when you push code to GitHub or GitLab, Plesk automatically pulls it and restarts your Node.js or Python app. Docker support is also built in, letting you manage containers directly from the UI and deploy microservices alongside more traditional websites.
What do you dislike about the product?
1. The “Pricing Creep” (My Biggest Complaint)
Plesk is owned by WebPros (the same parent company as cPanel), and 2026 has brought yet another noticeable price hike—around 26% on average across most tiers.
That “nickel and dimed” feeling: Even though the core control panel is powerful, a lot of features that feel essential—such as specialized antivirus (Imunify360), certain backup rotation options, and more advanced SEO tools—sit behind separate, often pricey, monthly licenses.
Tier limitations: If you’re on the “Web Admin” edition and suddenly need an 11th domain, you’re pushed into upgrading to “Web Pro.” That’s a big jump in cost for what is, in practice, just one additional site.
2. Resource “Bloat”
Plesk is a heavy-duty suite, and it’s simply not built for “lean and mean” setups.
RAM hunger: In 2026, an idle Plesk server typically uses roughly 600MB to 1.2GB of RAM just to keep the panel running. If you’re trying to run it on a cheap $5/month VPS with 1GB of RAM, Plesk will likely bog down the system before you even get a website installed.
Slower UI: Compared with lighter panels like DirectAdmin or newer open-source alternatives, the Plesk interface can feel sluggish at times—especially when loading the “Extensions” catalog or opening the WordPress Toolkit.
3. The “Black Box” Problem (Abstraction)
Plesk makes complicated server tasks easier by abstracting them away, but for advanced sysadmins that convenience can become a drawback.
Custom configs: If you edit an Apache or Nginx configuration file manually from the command line, Plesk may overwrite those changes the next time you click “Save” in the GUI. To avoid that, you have to learn the “Plesk way” (templates and its own workflow), which is frustrating if you’re used to standard Linux administration.
Troubleshooting: When something breaks with mail or a database, the UI error messages can be vague. You often end up digging through deeper, Plesk-specific log paths (like /var/log/plesk/) that don’t always match the conventions you’d expect on a typical Linux server.
4. Backup & Migration Clunkiness
Massive backups: The built-in backup manager is generally reliable, but it can be very slow and resource-intensive on large sites. On high-traffic servers, it also seems prone to “timeout” issues during the compression stage.
Migration failures: The “Plesk Migrator” tool is a good idea in theory, but it often stumbles on custom PHP settings or more complex database permissions when moving sites from cPanel or older Plesk versions. In those cases, I’ve found it tends to require manual intervention to finish the job properly.
Plesk is owned by WebPros (the same parent company as cPanel), and 2026 has brought yet another noticeable price hike—around 26% on average across most tiers.
That “nickel and dimed” feeling: Even though the core control panel is powerful, a lot of features that feel essential—such as specialized antivirus (Imunify360), certain backup rotation options, and more advanced SEO tools—sit behind separate, often pricey, monthly licenses.
Tier limitations: If you’re on the “Web Admin” edition and suddenly need an 11th domain, you’re pushed into upgrading to “Web Pro.” That’s a big jump in cost for what is, in practice, just one additional site.
2. Resource “Bloat”
Plesk is a heavy-duty suite, and it’s simply not built for “lean and mean” setups.
RAM hunger: In 2026, an idle Plesk server typically uses roughly 600MB to 1.2GB of RAM just to keep the panel running. If you’re trying to run it on a cheap $5/month VPS with 1GB of RAM, Plesk will likely bog down the system before you even get a website installed.
Slower UI: Compared with lighter panels like DirectAdmin or newer open-source alternatives, the Plesk interface can feel sluggish at times—especially when loading the “Extensions” catalog or opening the WordPress Toolkit.
3. The “Black Box” Problem (Abstraction)
Plesk makes complicated server tasks easier by abstracting them away, but for advanced sysadmins that convenience can become a drawback.
Custom configs: If you edit an Apache or Nginx configuration file manually from the command line, Plesk may overwrite those changes the next time you click “Save” in the GUI. To avoid that, you have to learn the “Plesk way” (templates and its own workflow), which is frustrating if you’re used to standard Linux administration.
Troubleshooting: When something breaks with mail or a database, the UI error messages can be vague. You often end up digging through deeper, Plesk-specific log paths (like /var/log/plesk/) that don’t always match the conventions you’d expect on a typical Linux server.
4. Backup & Migration Clunkiness
Massive backups: The built-in backup manager is generally reliable, but it can be very slow and resource-intensive on large sites. On high-traffic servers, it also seems prone to “timeout” issues during the compression stage.
Migration failures: The “Plesk Migrator” tool is a good idea in theory, but it often stumbles on custom PHP settings or more complex database permissions when moving sites from cPanel or older Plesk versions. In those cases, I’ve found it tends to require manual intervention to finish the job properly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In 2026, the value of Plesk isn’t just having a “pretty interface” for your server—it’s about mitigating risk and reclaiming time. As web environments get more complex with short-lived SSLs, containerized apps, and constant security threats, Plesk becomes an automated buffer between you and the chaos.
Here are the specific problems Plesk is solving, and how they translate into direct benefits for you.
1. Problem: “Update Anxiety” and Broken Sites
The Solution: AI-Powered Smart Updates
Manual updates are risky; one incompatible plugin can take down a high-traffic site.
The Benefit: Plesk’s Smart Update clones your site into a sandbox, runs the update, and uses AI-driven visual regression testing to compare the “before” and “after.” If it detects a broken layout or a 404 error, it stops the update. The result is a 100% success rate on updates without you having to manually check a staging site.
2. Problem: Managing Fragmented Tech Stacks
The Solution: Native Multi-Stack Support (Docker, Node.js, .NET 10)
In 2026, most developers aren’t just running “simple PHP.” They might have a WordPress site, a Node.js microservice, and maybe a legacy .NET app.
The Benefit: Plesk gives you one unified dashboard for all of it. You can manage Docker containers, deploy from Git, and switch PHP or .NET versions on a per-domain basis. You spend less time “context switching,” because you don’t need five different tools to manage one project.
3. Problem: The “Security Skills Gap”
The Solution: The Security Advisor & Auto-Healing
Hardening a server typically requires a specialized sysadmin to configure Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and fail2ban rules.
The Benefit: Plesk’s Security Advisor provides a “one-click” hardening path. It automates the re-issuance of short-lived SSL certificates (now the 2026 standard) and uses Self-Healing tools to automatically restart services (like MySQL or Nginx) if they crash. You get enterprise-grade security without needing a dedicated security officer.
4. Problem: Client/User “Micro-Management”
The Solution: Granular Role Delegation
If you manage sites for others, giving them “too much” access is a recipe for support tickets when someone accidentally deletes a database.
The Benefit: You can create custom Service Plans and User Roles. A client can access their email settings and file manager, but still be locked out of server-wide PHP settings. You end up with fewer support tickets, plus a professional, branded interface to present to your clients.
Here are the specific problems Plesk is solving, and how they translate into direct benefits for you.
1. Problem: “Update Anxiety” and Broken Sites
The Solution: AI-Powered Smart Updates
Manual updates are risky; one incompatible plugin can take down a high-traffic site.
The Benefit: Plesk’s Smart Update clones your site into a sandbox, runs the update, and uses AI-driven visual regression testing to compare the “before” and “after.” If it detects a broken layout or a 404 error, it stops the update. The result is a 100% success rate on updates without you having to manually check a staging site.
2. Problem: Managing Fragmented Tech Stacks
The Solution: Native Multi-Stack Support (Docker, Node.js, .NET 10)
In 2026, most developers aren’t just running “simple PHP.” They might have a WordPress site, a Node.js microservice, and maybe a legacy .NET app.
The Benefit: Plesk gives you one unified dashboard for all of it. You can manage Docker containers, deploy from Git, and switch PHP or .NET versions on a per-domain basis. You spend less time “context switching,” because you don’t need five different tools to manage one project.
3. Problem: The “Security Skills Gap”
The Solution: The Security Advisor & Auto-Healing
Hardening a server typically requires a specialized sysadmin to configure Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and fail2ban rules.
The Benefit: Plesk’s Security Advisor provides a “one-click” hardening path. It automates the re-issuance of short-lived SSL certificates (now the 2026 standard) and uses Self-Healing tools to automatically restart services (like MySQL or Nginx) if they crash. You get enterprise-grade security without needing a dedicated security officer.
4. Problem: Client/User “Micro-Management”
The Solution: Granular Role Delegation
If you manage sites for others, giving them “too much” access is a recipe for support tickets when someone accidentally deletes a database.
The Benefit: You can create custom Service Plans and User Roles. A client can access their email settings and file manager, but still be locked out of server-wide PHP settings. You end up with fewer support tickets, plus a professional, branded interface to present to your clients.
Jimmy Gake
Centralized management has streamlined website control and simplifies multi-tenant operations
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
Plesk allows us to customize, make provisions, and manage our host for our business. We get maximum flexibility, access to domain management tools, and the full WordPress toolkit to support our multi-tenant install anything business model. Plesk is extremely easy to use and integrates seamlessly with our system.
It makes it possible for me to retain better control over my websites using specific tools and services such as WordPress Toolkit. I can set up my website to automatically update templates, plugins, and the CMS system, all in one place.
We can administer our WordPress websites, themes, and plugins from the dashboard without going into the WordPress back-end.
What is most valuable?
Plesk allowed my organization to manage our servers with an intuitive user interface that grew along with us. The platform has a large number of integrations and extensions that can bring a number of different tasks under one roof. The ability to house our entire platform together in one system has saved us time and money.
The server management platform functions as an all-in-one system with growth and scalability. It provides time-saving and reduces inefficiencies through customization and provisions. The Backup Manager, Database Manager, Plugin Manager, and Application Manager are valuable tools.
Plesk saves time on administration, speeds up workflows, and provides faster email management.
Plesk is a popular control panel for managing VPS or dedicated servers. It is designed for everyone, regardless of their level of experience, and has a user-friendly interface. Additionally, Plesk has a large number of extensions so that users can edit and modify their servers to their wants and needs.
Overall, this tool has helped us in many ways, allowing us to increase website functionality and improve our internet presence. It has helped us manage multiple websites with ease, improve site management, and increase support for all our websites.
What needs improvement?
The system can get a bit cluttered if there are too many integrations set up at once.
Training and adoption could use some improvement, especially online videos on how to use certain features would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Plesk for the past five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Plesk is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Plesk is very scalable because it can handle my organization's growth. It can be used by any size of organization.
How are customer service and support?
Plesk provides great customer support.
They are very proactive and helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used cPanel . Both cPanel and Plesk are similar. However, Plesk was chosen because of its ease of use and available extensions. It enables the administrator to create client and site templates, which essentially allocates resources for domains and clients. Plesk is designed to simplify daily routine management and administration of websites. That is why I chose Plesk over cPanel.
What was our ROI?
Plesk delivers time savings and eliminates redundancy. It reduces the need for multiple systems and spending on each. It creates more visibility into what teams are working on and gets projects done faster by thirty to forty percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is very competitive. It is very highly affordable by any size of organization.
Plesk provides cost saving and enables us to effectively manage all aspects of our server.
What other advice do I have?
Plesk is very easy to use and has an intuitive user-friendly interface.
Plesk has a much more intuitive platform that allows for customization and scalability within an organization. It has the advantage when it comes to the ability to adapt to the current state of the company and grow with it organically.
I would rate Plesk a nine out of ten.
Rajesh K.
All-in-One, Easy-to-Use Platform for Deployment, Monitoring, and Website Management
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It is one of the best website and deployement tool i have used. Not providing only just one features but its like a suite of features with one single easy to use platform that helps to manage websites, servers not only the deployement is covered but also monitoring is also done on same platform. The plesk 360 platform is very cleanly designed and also new webpros platform is also there. I have been using it frequently from past few months and i found many new features to learn that i don't understand earlier. It can be easily integrated with other third party tools and the plugins can also be installed based on the need. It can handle not only custom coded website but also the wordpress website . The customer support is also there to resolve the issues.
What do you dislike about the product?
One of the best thing that i would like to mention that to test all their features and get the familiarity of their platform they provide the free trial that gives enough time to completely check their features. I would like to add that video tutorials can be more helpful for the beginners who don't want to read documentation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am using it to serve the hosting of the websites including the custom coded website and the wordpress website to make them live on the internet. The 360 platform is very fast and also deployment is fast and easy to perform.
Kamal R.
Clean, Unified Dashboard for Easy Server & Website Management
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Plesk is its clean, unified interface that makes server and website management simple and efficient.
It allows easy handling of domains, emails, databases, DNS, and SSL from a single dashboard.
Plesk also offers strong built-in security like Let’s Encrypt, firewalls, and malware protection.
Its support for both Linux and Windows servers makes it flexible for different hosting needs.
It allows easy handling of domains, emails, databases, DNS, and SSL from a single dashboard.
Plesk also offers strong built-in security like Let’s Encrypt, firewalls, and malware protection.
Its support for both Linux and Windows servers makes it flexible for different hosting needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Plesk is that it can feel resource-heavy, especially on smaller or low-spec servers. Some advanced features depend on paid extensions, which increases overall cost.
The licensing model can become expensive as the number of domains grows.
Occasionally, updates or extensions may cause compatibility or stability issues.
For advanced custom server configurations, manual control is more limited compared to pure command-line setups.
The licensing model can become expensive as the number of domains grows.
Occasionally, updates or extensions may cause compatibility or stability issues.
For advanced custom server configurations, manual control is more limited compared to pure command-line setups.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Plesk solves the problem of complex and time-consuming server administration by bringing all hosting tasks into a single, easy-to-use control panel.
It reduces manual effort in managing websites, databases, emails, DNS, and SSL, saving time and minimizing errors. Automated tools for WordPress management, backups, and security improve reliability and consistency. This benefits me by speeding up deployments, reducing operational overhead, and allowing me to focus more on application and business work instead of server maintenance.
It reduces manual effort in managing websites, databases, emails, DNS, and SSL, saving time and minimizing errors. Automated tools for WordPress management, backups, and security improve reliability and consistency. This benefits me by speeding up deployments, reducing operational overhead, and allowing me to focus more on application and business work instead of server maintenance.
Alpesh Alpesh
Manages thousands of websites through a single control panel and supports secure domain and email hosting
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Plesk is to host domains, email hosting, and websites. In my daily work, I have hosted many websites related to e-commerce websites, ERP websites, and day-to-day email solutions using Plesk for hosting domains, email, or websites.
What is most valuable?
Plesk offers excellent features including Plesk email security, Plesk backup manager, and Let's Encrypt SSL. Plesk has impacted our organization positively by allowing us to host multiple domains, and we can manage thousands of websites in a single control panel. Managing thousands of websites in a single control panel has helped our team by providing a centralized environment where we can host multiple websites securely and manage the backups as well.
Plesk provides all-in-one bundle solutions such as backup, email, email hosting, and domains.
What needs improvement?
Plesk's user interface must be improved. The performance is good, but it would be beneficial if there were an option for OpenLightSpeed or any LightSpeed web server for needed improvements in Plesk.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Plesk for the last six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Plesk is stable, but sometimes we face issues related to updates.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Plesk's scalability is good; however, sometimes users face issues specific to Windows servers.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support is fantastic.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used WHM, cPanel , and DirectAdmin, and we switched to Plesk because it provides affordable and reliable solutions.
How was the initial setup?
I purchased Plesk through the AWS Marketplace , and we are also a Plesk partner.
What was our ROI?
Plesk has saved a lot of cost for us and for our employees as well in terms of return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was fantastic as we are getting affordable partner pricing.
What other advice do I have?
Plesk services are provided to many of our clients. I would rate Plesk overall a 10 out of 10. I chose this rating because we have been using Plesk for many years, and it has been providing reliable services and solutions. My advice to others looking into using Plesk is that Plesk is lightweight compared to cPanel , but you should still use at least two virtual CPUs and 4 GB RAM. While hosting WordPress, you should avoid cheap shared VPS plans because Plesk becomes slow and backups time out. Extensions such as Plesk Migrator and Plesk Email Security are excellent. We are a partner with Plesk, which represents our business relationship with this vendor in addition to being a customer.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)