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Overview
1Panel brings common Linux server administration tasks into a web interface, including host, file, database, and container management. It is aimed at people who want to deploy and maintain server software without relying on a collection of separate command-line workflows.
The project also presents itself as an AI management platform, with centralized management for agents and models. Its application marketplace and website deployment tools make it a broader server control plane, rather than a panel focused only on websites.
Key Features
- Manage Linux hosts, files, databases, and containers through a web GUI.
- Deploy and upgrade applications through a curated app store.
- Install websites and configure domain binding and SSL certificates.
- Manage AI agents and models from a unified platform.
- Back up and restore data, with support for cloud storage integrations.
- Apply security controls including WAF and log auditing.
Use Cases
- Self-hosters can administer applications and containers from one browser-based interface.
- Small teams can deploy websites and manage their databases without building a custom operations workflow.
- Linux administrators can use a centralized panel for routine host monitoring, file operations, and backups.
- Users running AI agents or models can manage those services alongside their server applications.
Getting Started
On a Linux server, run:
bash -c "$(curl -sSL https://resource.1panel.pro/v2/quick_start.sh)"
See the README and documentation for installation details and access instructions.
Alternatives
- CasaOS: CasaOS focuses on home-server files, drives, and Docker apps, while 1Panel also manages websites, databases, backups, and server operations.
- ZimaOS: ZimaOS is a NAS-oriented operating system with disk management and OTA updates, while 1Panel is a web control panel for Linux server services and apps.
- Arcane: Arcane focuses on Docker and Compose management, while 1Panel covers a broader set of Linux server tasks, including websites, databases, and backups.
| Project | Language | License | Stars | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Panel | Go | GPL-3.0 | 37.1k | Not checked yet |
| CasaOS | Go | Apache-2.0 | 37.3k | Quiet |
| ZimaOS | Shell | – | 3k | Active |
| arcane | Go | BSD-3-Clause | 7.7k | Active |
Considerations
- 1Panel is designed for Linux servers, and the quick-start instructions require shell access to the target server.
- The README describes both free OSS and paid Pro and Ent editions. Check the edition comparison to confirm which capabilities are included in the version you plan to use.
- The project is licensed under GPL-3.0. Review the license if you plan to modify or redistribute it.
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