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Plesk is the leading WebOps platform to build, secure and run websites, applications and hosting businesses. The new Plesk WP Edition PREMIUM helps you to create your own secure and performant Managed WordPress offering with everything you need. It comes with pre-configured settings and our top extensions pre-installed at a discounted bundle price!
BUILD - The Welcome Guide helps you during your first steps with Plesk before the advisor takes over. Thanks to the WP Toolkit you can easily create templates and launch multiple WordPress instances on a single server.
SECURE - The new Backup to Cloud Pro Pack allows you to bring your own cloud storage provider to make secure backups and restores. Lets Encrypt helps to issue SSL-Certificates for every domain.
RUN - Building a Website is one side of the medal but the real challenge is to keep them up-to-date and get found by search engines. These are the strength of Plesk Smart Updates and SEO Toolkit.
The WordPress Server Solution is a bundle of:
- Plesk Web Host Edition
- WP Toolkit Deluxe
- SEO Toolkit Personal Edition
- Speed Kit for 1 Website
- BoldGrid for 1 Website
- Backup to Cloud Pro
- ImunifyAV
- Google PageSpeed Insights
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.
- Performance optimized with nginx caching, Speed Kit (one-click Varnish + Fastly CDN Backend) for maximum website performance
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m7a.large Recommended | $0.19 |
t3.micro | $0.19 |
c7a.24xlarge | $0.69 |
m7i.2xlarge | $0.19 |
t3.2xlarge | $0.19 |
m5a.large | $0.19 |
c5.18xlarge | $0.69 |
m5a.8xlarge | $0.345 |
c6a.metal | $0.69 |
c6a.48xlarge | $0.69 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Support is available 24x7 - through our live chat, e-mail based ticket system, online forums, and online documentation. A license key is required to receive email support and you can find your license key in Plesk by navigating to 'Plesk' > 'Tools & Settings' > 'License Management'. https://www.plesk.com/support/
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Unified platform has streamlined server management and automated website backups and updates
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Plesk is that it allows our organization to help manage our servers with an intuitive user interface that grew along with us. Plesk has a large number of integrations and extensions that can bring in 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.
What is most valuable?
Some of the best features that I regularly use or Plesk has to offer include server management platform, all-in-one system, growth and scalability, time savings, and reducing inefficiencies.
Out of those features, I find myself relying on server management, growth and scalability, and time savings the most day-to-day because it enables me to set up a schedule to back up our websites automatically and easily download or save the backup files offsite for safety. I also love that it automatically updates the CMS, plugins, and templates of all our websites depending on our CMS, all at the same time with just a few strokes of the keyboard.
I would add that it also makes it easy for users to use a backup file to restore a website with just a few strokes of the keyboard, where it offers an excellent service.
Plesk has positively impacted my organization because I love the automated updating of WordPress sites using the free WordPress Toolkit. Ease of use in creating databases for each website and using the database to reinstall our website should the need arise is invaluable. I also love the ability to update all my WordPress websites easily from one location within the control panel with just a few clicks of the keyboard and update all websites at once, saving a lot of time.
What needs improvement?
I think Plesk can be improved by offering better integration with independent WAF tools such as Wordfence. Additionally, it should create a simple function for staging sites and to push from staging to live.
I would add that Plesk should provide a function to back up DNS settings before making changes.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Plesk for four years and several months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I find Plesk to be stable as I have not experienced any lagging or downtime, so it is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Plesk's scalability is highly efficient, and it can handle my organization's growth efficiently.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is very responsive and helpful.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used AWS Trusted Advisor and switched from AWS Trusted Advisor to Plesk because Plesk has a much more intuitive platform that allows for customization and scalability within my 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.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment. The return on investments is noticeable as the turnaround time is reduced. Early alarms for CPU usage give insights into every running application.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that the pricing is very cost-effective and the licensing cost is affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Plesk, I evaluated other options such as PandaDoc .
What other advice do I have?
A quick specific example of how I use Plesk in my daily work is that it is well-suited when needing to bring in multiple systems and functionality into one platform to help reduce inefficiencies and create continuity throughout the organization.
I can share that we have saved about two to three hours per day since using Plesk. The time savings and eliminating redundancies reduce the need for multiple systems and speed up each project, creating more visibility into what teams are working on and getting projects done faster.
My advice to others looking into using Plesk is that it is a great tool that is well-suited when needing to bring in multiple systems and functionality into one platform to help reduce inefficiencies and create continuity throughout the organization. It may not be as useful as desired for an organization with multiple departments that are unable to work seamlessly together, but for a growing organization such as ours, it is very effective. I give this product a rating of 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Centralized management has streamlined website control and simplifies multi-tenant operations
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.
How would you rate customer service and support?
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.
All-in-One, Easy-to-Use Platform for Deployment, Monitoring, and Website Management
Clean, Unified Dashboard for Easy Server & Website Management
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.
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.
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.
Manages thousands of websites through a single control panel and supports secure domain and email hosting
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.