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KarnakPanel vs Scaffold

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KarnakPanel compared with Scaffold
DetailKarnakPanel logo KarnakPanelScaffold logo Scaffold
What it doesFree self-hosted hosting panel with websites, mail, DNS, and databases in one dashboard TypeScript SDK for building apps with AI assistants
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CY
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree forever for self-install. Optional done-for-you install: $49 one-time per VPS. Free plan available. Paid plan with monthly subscription; invoices and billing managed through Stripe. Agent credits required for Planner, QA and Triage; hosting, database, sign-in and email included in plan within limits.
Key features
  • 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
  • Tasks and boards with sprints and timeline
  • Workspace database for tracking data
  • AI agents: Planner, QA and Triage with undo
  • Application hosting with deployments and rollback
  • PostgreSQL database with backups and restore
  • Authentication and email services
  • Stripe payment integration
  • MCP server for AI assistant integration
  • Open source TypeScript SDK with full types
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Every command is an MCP tool, SDK method and HTTP route accessible to AI assistants
  • Built-in undo for agent runs and deployments with database rollback
  • Agents ask before risky operations with owner approval
  • Spending caps prevent bills exceeding limits
  • Complete data export and 24-hour restore window for deleted workspaces
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)26 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)120
Referring domains (Majestic)20

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