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Plesk License
Control Panels
A cross-platform hosting control panel that runs on both Linux and Windows Server, with strong WordPress and developer tooling.
- License Scope
- Per server (IP-based)
- Platform
- Linux and Windows
- Delivery
- Instant activation
Pricing
VPS
Virtual private servers · billed monthly
$3/mo
VPS
Virtual private servers · billed annually, the same total as twelve monthly payments
$36/yr
Dedicated
Dedicated servers · billed monthly
$7/mo
Dedicated
Dedicated servers · billed annually, 14% below twelve monthly payments
$72/yr
- Activated automatically after checkout
- Delivery: Instant activation
- License Scope: Per server (IP-based)
- Payment handled by the payment provider
Prices exclude any applicable tax. Licenses are issued to the account used at checkout.
Overview
Plesk is a hosting control panel available for both Linux and Windows Server. It provides account, domain, email and database management through a single interface, and ships with the WordPress Toolkit for mass-managing WordPress installations. Its extension catalog covers security, backup, developer tooling and server monitoring. Plesk is licensed per server by domain count.
Features
Linux and Windows support
The same control panel and interface across both server platforms.
WordPress Toolkit
Mass update, clone, stage and harden WordPress installations from one screen.
Extension catalog
Add security, backup, monitoring and developer extensions without manual installation.
Developer tooling
Git integration, multiple PHP versions, Node.js, Docker and scheduled tasks.
Specifications
- License Scope
- Per server (IP-based)
- Platform
- Linux and Windows
- Delivery
- Instant activation
System requirements
Operating system
- AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu or Debian (Linux edition)
- Windows Server 2019 / 2022 (Windows edition)
Hardware
- Minimum 2 GB RAM (Linux) or 4 GB RAM (Windows)
- Minimum 30 GB available disk space
Other
- Administrator or root access
- Static IP address
Installation
Plesk is installed using the official one-line installer on Linux or the GUI installer on Windows Server, then activated with your license key through the Plesk interface.
Frequently asked questions
Does Plesk run on Windows Server?
Yes. Plesk is available for both Linux and Windows Server, which is the main structural difference between Plesk and cPanel.
How is Plesk licensed?
Plesk is licensed per server, with tiers determined by how many domains the server hosts.
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