enconf vs. HestiaCP — when one server is no longer enough
HestiaCP is a free, open-source panel (GPLv3) with web, email (Exim/Dovecot) and DNS (Bind). enconf adds central multi-server management, toolkits, provable security and support.
enconf manages multiple servers centrally and includes WordPress staging/toolkits, Site Doctor and provable security. HestiaCP is free and covers web/mail/DNS but is limited to a single server.
Feature comparison
| Feature | enconf | HestiaCP |
|---|---|---|
| License model | commercial, 14-day free trial | free (open source, GPLv3) |
| Multi-server | yes (controller/agent) | no (DNS clustering only) |
| Email & DNS | yes | yes (Exim/Dovecot, Bind) |
| WordPress/Joomla/PrestaShop toolkit | included | no |
| Site Doctor / auto-diagnosis | yes | no |
| Security tooling (Advisor, AppArmor, SBOM, CRA) | yes | manual |
| Operating systems | Debian 13 | Debian & Ubuntu |
| Support | commercial support | community |
Resources, cost & migration
Resource usage
License model
Migration effort
Frequently asked questions
What does enconf offer over HestiaCP?
Central multi-server management, WordPress/Joomla/PrestaShop toolkits, Site Doctor, a Security Advisor (SBOM/EU CRA) and commercial support. HestiaCP is designed for a single server.
Is my email preserved during migration?
Yes — mailboxes are moved via IMAP migration incl. content; DNS/DKIM is set up by the wizard.
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Switching to enconf?
14-day free trial — no credit card. Or try the live demo directly.