Top 8 Applications For Install Using cPanel VPS
- By Melissa Smich
- Published 11/30/2010
- Web Design
- Unrated
Webmasters of all levels of experience are looking to auto-installers to get their sites up quickly and without error. These tools are offered by hosting companies as part of their premium packages, designed to help businesses of all shapes and sizes get dynamic websites off the ground.
Resellers working with cPanel VPS are divided as to which installation applications are the best. Take a look and decide based on features, script availability and flexibility.
8. Power Pack for Plesk
Not technically for cPanel systems, Power Pack still deserves a mention (albeit at the bottom of the list) for being a sweet addition to most packages that include the Plesk Control Panel.
7. WHMSonic
Dedicated strictly to radio control panels or Shoutcast, this tool is still handy for many websites out there. Look for billing systems to compliment this tool as well.
6. Magento Auto-installer
Since Magento is quickly growing in popularity around the world of e-commerce platforms, this tool is growing in demand as well. But for any other application, this one is a no-go. You're likely better off with one of the more robust auto install options.
5. eAccelerator
Not truly an auto-installer, this tool caches the PHP scripts and optimizes them to increase speeds. Handy for those who still want
plenty of control and know how to use it, eAccelerator is free and works well cPanel.
4. Softaculous - Free level
Almost as good as its premium (or paid) level cousin, Softaculous is as sweet as the name hints. Plenty of scripts and nice features such as demos and user reviews of software are there, designed to give you better choice and scope.
3. Installatron
With advanced backup and restore features as well as cool branding and SEO tools, Installatron should probably be rated at the top, right? If the installation wasn't so exhausting and the price was closer to its competitors, maybe. But the way things stand right now, this auto-installer lands at number 3.
2. Softaculous
Besides a killer name, this tool has a lot going for it. One step install is nice and the number of scripts is sky high and climbing. Demos of the available software is a key feature, but the sheer volume of scripts on board give rise to security questions and make what's supposed to be simple a little too complicated for most tastes.
1. Fantastico
This one tops the list, even though it has less scripts available than some close competitors. What makes Fantastico stand out is the speed, the locked tight security and solid tech support that allow users to depend on this auto-installer no matter what. Long the most popular of its kind, the latest version of Fantastico is still the reigning monarch of auto-installers everywhere.
Resellers working with cPanel VPS are divided as to which installation applications are the best. Take a look and decide based on features, script availability and flexibility.
8. Power Pack for Plesk
Not technically for cPanel systems, Power Pack still deserves a mention (albeit at the bottom of the list) for being a sweet addition to most packages that include the Plesk Control Panel.
7. WHMSonic
Dedicated strictly to radio control panels or Shoutcast, this tool is still handy for many websites out there. Look for billing systems to compliment this tool as well.
6. Magento Auto-installer
Since Magento is quickly growing in popularity around the world of e-commerce platforms, this tool is growing in demand as well. But for any other application, this one is a no-go. You're likely better off with one of the more robust auto install options.
5. eAccelerator
Not truly an auto-installer, this tool caches the PHP scripts and optimizes them to increase speeds. Handy for those who still want
4. Softaculous - Free level
Almost as good as its premium (or paid) level cousin, Softaculous is as sweet as the name hints. Plenty of scripts and nice features such as demos and user reviews of software are there, designed to give you better choice and scope.
3. Installatron
With advanced backup and restore features as well as cool branding and SEO tools, Installatron should probably be rated at the top, right? If the installation wasn't so exhausting and the price was closer to its competitors, maybe. But the way things stand right now, this auto-installer lands at number 3.
2. Softaculous
Besides a killer name, this tool has a lot going for it. One step install is nice and the number of scripts is sky high and climbing. Demos of the available software is a key feature, but the sheer volume of scripts on board give rise to security questions and make what's supposed to be simple a little too complicated for most tastes.
1. Fantastico
This one tops the list, even though it has less scripts available than some close competitors. What makes Fantastico stand out is the speed, the locked tight security and solid tech support that allow users to depend on this auto-installer no matter what. Long the most popular of its kind, the latest version of Fantastico is still the reigning monarch of auto-installers everywhere.
Melissa Smich
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