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KarnakPanel vs Zenith Hosting

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KarnakPanel compared with Zenith Hosting
DetailKarnakPanel logo KarnakPanelZenith Hosting logo Zenith Hosting
What it doesFree self-hosted hosting panel with websites, mail, DNS, and databases in one dashboard Build great software. Sell it on Zenith.
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given AU
Pricing modelOpen source Paid
PricingFree forever for self-install. Optional done-for-you install: $49 one-time per VPS. Lite $5 USD per deployed app each month (available for selected apps); Personal $10 USD per deployed app each month (for personal, utility and mostly single-user apps); Business $20 USD per deployed app each month (for team, business and revenue-related apps). Developers earn 30% of eligible base su
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
  • One-click deployment from app catalogue
  • Each app runs on its own private instance with its own storage
  • Zenith subdomain and SSL certificate for every deployment
  • Custom domain support
  • Developer CLI with coding-agent skills
  • SMTP relay for app email
  • Routed AI models integration
  • MCP tools for catalogue search and deployment management
  • Hosted previews before publication
  • Revenue sharing on app subscriptions
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
  • Industry-leading 30% developer revenue share compared to competitors
  • Per-app pricing model instead of per-seat fees
  • Zenith CLI with coding agent that automates setup and deployment
  • Integrated checkout and subscription handling for developers
  • Fixed monthly hosting costs with no variable per-user fees
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 check52 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)022
Citation Flow (Majestic)1233
Referring domains (Majestic)277

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