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enconf vs. Virtualmin — modern vs. Webmin-based

Virtualmin builds on Webmin and offers web, email, DNS and reseller — free (GPL) or as Pro. enconf brings a modern interface, native multi-server management, toolkits and provable security.

In short

enconf offers a modern UI, native multi-server management, one-click toolkits, a Security Advisor and GDPR location. Virtualmin builds on Webmin and is free (GPL) but more technical.

Feature comparison

Feature enconf Virtualmin
License model commercial, 14-day free trial free GPL edition + Pro
Modern interface yes (React, clean) Webmin-based
Native multi-server yes (controller/agent) no (Cloudmin separate)
Email & DNS yes yes
WordPress/Joomla/PrestaShop toolkit included no
Security tooling (Advisor, AppArmor, SBOM, CRA) yes manual
Reseller / white-label yes yes (reseller accounts)
Data location / GDPR Made in Germany provider-dependent

Resources, cost & migration

Resource usage

enconf: under 75 MB RAM (controller + agent, ~63 MB real)
Virtualmin: low–medium

License model

enconf: commercial — 14-day free trial
Virtualmin: free GPL edition and paid Pro edition — terms at virtualmin.com.

Migration effort

The automated enconf import supports Plesk, cPanel/WHM and Enhance; from Virtualmin migration is manual — websites/databases via backup, mailboxes via IMAP migration, DNS re-created/imported.

Frequently asked questions

What sets enconf apart from Virtualmin?

Both cover web, email, DNS and reseller. enconf additionally offers a modern UI, native multi-server management, one-click toolkits and a Security Advisor; Virtualmin is free (GPL) but Webmin-based.

How does migration work?

Manually: websites/DB via backup, mailboxes via IMAP migration, DNS re-created/imported. The automated importer covers Plesk, cPanel/WHM and Enhance.

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Switching to enconf?

14-day free trial — no credit card. Or try the live demo directly.