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ServerBuddy vs 1Panel: catalog facts
ServerBuddy1Panel
Freemium

Free for one server; $59 one-time purchase with a year of free updates.

Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

macOS Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Monitoring, SSH terminal and file transfer in one app
  • Manages systemd services, users and APT packages without commands
  • Manage a Linux server from a web interface
  • Deploys applications as Docker containers
  • Requires macOS 14 or later
  • Package management covers APT only
  • Linux servers only
  • A web panel on a server adds something else to secure and update
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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