{"id":14292,"date":"2025-09-24T01:54:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/?p=14292"},"modified":"2025-09-24T03:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:57:08","slug":"runcloud-or-cpanel-which-is-better-for-cloud-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/runcloud-or-cpanel-which-is-better-for-cloud-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"RunCloud or cPanel in 2025: Which is Better for Cloud Hosting?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve managed a website before, chances are you are familiar with <strong>cPanel<\/strong>. It\u2019s been the most popular panel for years. Reliable, familiar, and packed with features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s <strong>RunCloud<\/strong> a newer player built for modern cloud servers. It\u2019s lighter, faster, and built with developers in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>We work with both every day. Some clients stick with cPanel because it\u2019s what their hosting provider offers. Others move to RunCloud for more flexibility and better performance in the cloud. Since we\u2019ve spent time deep in both systems, here\u2019s our honest comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installation: Heavier vs. Lighter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel is a bit heavier. It needs AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, Ubuntu LTS, or CentOS, with at least 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB disk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RunCloud, on the other hand, feels lighter. It only supports Ubuntu LTS (20\/22\/24), needs 512 MB RAM minimum, and of course, a public IPv4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, cPanel works best on traditional hosting environments, while RunCloud plays nicely with VPS and cloud servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Web Server Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel = Apache. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RunCloud = choice. Nginx, OpenLiteSpeed, or even Docker stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want freedom in server stacks, RunCloud gives you more room to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Docker Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you <em>can<\/em> get Docker running on a cPanel server. But it\u2019s clunky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With RunCloud, Docker is built in. Select it, deploy it, manage it. Done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Caching and Speed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RunCloud shines here. It has a caching hub with Redis full-page caching and FastCGI\/Proxy caching. Perfect for WordPress or high-traffic apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel doesn\u2019t have a built-in cache. You will be dependent on the add-ons and plugins given by the Hosting provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Security features are strong for both RunCloud and cPanel, but the implementation is different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>cPanel<\/strong> has 2FA, ModSecurity, cPHulk brute-force protection, IP deny lists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RunCloud<\/strong> provides 2FA, IP whitelisting, SSH key authentication, WAF, advanced firewalls, open_basedir per app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more dev-focused and want SSH-level control, RunCloud feels stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>App Installations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>cPanel<\/strong>: Uses Softaculous for one-click installs (WordPress, Joomla, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RunCloud<\/strong>: Direct one-click WordPress installs and smoother Laravel deployments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Backups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>cPanel<\/strong>: Usually paired with JetBackup. Solid, reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RunCloud<\/strong>: Flexible. Back up to AWS, pCloud, or external storage like S3. Restore to the same or even a different app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve built custom backup strategies for clients on both platforms. RunCloud\u2019s integrations give it a bit more flexibility for cloud setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes RunCloud Stand Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where RunCloud stretches ahead of cPanel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage <strong>multiple servers<\/strong> from one dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create <strong>staging sites<\/strong> to test changes before pushing live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<strong>pp clones <\/strong>can be performed with much ease. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atomic deployments<\/strong> facilitates Code deployments and updates with zero downtime.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in <strong>Cloudflare integration<\/strong> for SSL and DNS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed monitoring (resource usage, slow queries, top processes, suspicious IP hits).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These features save developers and sysadmins hours of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So, Which Should You Choose?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends. If you\u2019re comfortable with something tried-and-true, cPanel is still a safe bet. It\u2019s been around forever, almost every hosting company supports it, and most admins know their way around it without a learning curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if your setup is more cloud-based and you\u2019d like extra flexibility\u2014things like Docker support, staging sites, or advanced caching\u2014RunCloud will probably feel like a better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s the thing, our team are hardcore cPanel specialists, handling migrations, fixing broken setups, and squeezing out extra performance. And also offer help with RunCloud, setting up containers, building staging workflows, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/emergency-new.php\" title=\"\">monitoring servers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So whichever way you\u2019re leaning sticking with cPanel or moving to RunCloud, you won\u2019t be on your own. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/softwareinstallation.php\" title=\"\">We\u2019ll help<\/a> you set it up, keep it secure, and make sure it runs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a hand with either platform? Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/emergency-new.php\" title=\"\">reach out<\/a> and we\u2019re always happy to jump in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Facing issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Our technical support<br>engineers can solve it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be\" id=\"hs-cta-3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/2725694\/3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/2725694\/3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be.png\"  alt=\"Contact Us today!\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(2725694, '3350a795-db50-482f-9911-301930d1b1be', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Free-server-checkup.png\" alt=\"guy server checkup\" class=\"wp-image-12943 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Free-server-checkup.png 904w, https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Free-server-checkup-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Free-server-checkup-768x791.png 768w, https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Free-server-checkup-585x602.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve managed a website before, chances are you are familiar with cPanel. 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