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Clowd vs KarnakPanel

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Clowd compared with KarnakPanel
DetailClowd logo ClowdKarnakPanel logo KarnakPanel
What it doesPermanent links for files, websites and anything you share Free self-hosted hosting panel with websites, mail, DNS, and databases in one dashboard
StageStartup MVP
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree plan: $0 forever with 1 hosted site, 1 custom domain, 5 file deliveries, 250 MB storage. Pro: $4/month or $48 billed annually (save $12) with 5 hosted sites, 2 custom domains, 100 file deliveries, 30 GB storage. Pro Max: $8/month or $96 billed annually (save $24) with 25 hosted sites, 5 custom Free forever for self-install. Optional done-for-you install: $49 one-time per VPS.
Key features
  • Framework-ready static site hosting for React, Next.js, Svelte, Astro, and Vue
  • Permanent sharing links that never change on update
  • Version history and rollback to any prior version
  • Custom domain support including on free plan
  • No login required for viewers to access files or sites
  • QR code generator for any link
  • Password protection and custom expiry dates per link
  • Privacy-first link analytics with no third-party trackers
  • Upload files up to 500 MB and sites up to 120 GB storage
  • API access and white-label branding on Pro Max plan
  • Karnak Builder drag-and-drop website builder with 40 templates in 9 categories
  • Unlimited domains and subdomains with per-domain PHP 8.3-8.5 pools
  • Complete email stack with Exim, Dovecot, SpamAssassin and Roundcube webmail
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL per domain with auto-renewal
  • Mail deliverability scoring and DKIM/SPF/DMARC configuration
  • Reseller accounts and packages with enforced limits
  • Full API with token authentication
  • Automated backups and database management
  • Fail2ban security with SSH, web, mail and FTP jails
What makes it different
  • One permanent link that never expires or changes when you update content, unlike all competing tools
  • Update files or websites in place and the URL stays the same for all existing sharers
  • Free plan includes custom domain support, unlike competitors like Netlify and Linktree
  • Supports both file delivery and static website hosting from one platform with one link format
  • No login required for viewers, making sharing frictionless for clients, guests, and recruiters
  • Completely free forever with no license server or recurring fees
  • OpenLiteSpeed with caching and per-domain PHP pools for enterprise-grade performance
  • Built-in drag-and-drop website builder with no additional cost or setup
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 no change since last check26 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)2812
Referring domains (Majestic)362

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