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KarnakPanel vs StackShift

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KarnakPanel compared with StackShift
DetailKarnakPanel logo KarnakPanelStackShift logo StackShift
What it doesFree self-hosted hosting panel with websites, mail, DNS, and databases in one dashboard The fully agentic cloud platform for deploying and operating applications with AI agents
StageMVP Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given NG
Pricing modelOpen source Not given
PricingFree forever for self-install. Optional done-for-you install: $49 one-time per VPS. Free plan with 2 projects and 1 database; Ignite, Pro and Enterprise plans available with pricing in Naira or dollars. Computers priced per running hour. Domains and mailboxes priced separately. No card required to start.
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
  • Deploy apps from GitHub with automatic builds and HTTPS
  • Managed databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, ClickHouse and MongoDB
  • VPS servers with root access, console, firewall and backups
  • Linux machines with root and Docker for AI agents
  • Connect external agents through MCP protocol
  • Transactional email and mailboxes
  • Domain registration and DNS management
  • Media library with image, video and 3D processing
  • Customer support inbox for chat, email and WhatsApp
  • Agent permission controls with approval required before spending
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
  • One integrated platform for hosting, databases, servers, domains and support
  • Support in English, Pidgin and French answered by AI before humans take over
  • Pay in Naira or dollars with no regional pricing markup
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 check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)1217
Referring domains (Majestic)26

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