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Is Spanel good in 2025? I used it for 2 weeks on my and my client’s sites. Here’s what I found.
What Is Spanel?
SPanel is a tool from ScalaHosting that helps you manage websites, emails, backups, and more in one place.
Why is it special? It’s fast and simple. Also, it’s free when you use Scala’s VPS. You don’t pay extra like with cPanel.
I’ve worked with hosting tools since 2014. When I saw Spanel was free with VPS, I had to try it myself.
Why I Tried Spanel (Real Experience)
I needed something easier than cPanel. I also wanted my websites to run faster and not cost more.
Plus, I wanted a better way to manage my clients’ VPS. No confusing settings. No extra charges.
So I got a ScalaHosting VPS and tried Spanel for 14 days. I tested it with real sites and real emails.
Let me tell you what I found.
Testing Spanel: My 2-Week Experience
Here’s how I tested it:
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3 live WordPress websites (one is my agency site)
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Email accounts
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Backup and restore
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Speed tests with GTmetrix and Pingdom
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Security tools and firewalls
✅ Setup & Interface
The setup was fast. I was inside the dashboard in under 10 minutes. The design is clean and easy.
You can do everything in one place. Websites, emails, SSL, and backups.
“Spanel saved me hours. I moved 5 client sites over in one afternoon.”
— Jason M., freelance web developer
Same here. I moved a bakery site to Spanel. Their shop page was faster that same day.
Speed & Performance
Spanel runs on Scala’s VPS with LiteSpeed or OpenLiteSpeed. These are fast.
Here’s what I saw:
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My homepage load time went from 3.4s to 1.2s
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No downtime in 14 days (checked with UptimeRobot)
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PHP 8.2 and MySQL 8+ ran twice as fast as shared hosting
LiteSpeed gives a big speed boost, up to 80%, based on their tests.
Security Features
Security matters to me. Spanel comes with:
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Free SSL
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SShield (real-time threat check)
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Auto scans for malware
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Easy firewall settings
Once, SShield flagged 2 old plugins on a client site. I fixed them fast. That alert saved me.
Email Management
Making emails was easy. It also sets up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to keep mail out of spam.
I tested Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. Emails landed in the inbox every time. No issues.
Spanel vs. cPanel: Real Comparison
| Feature | Spanel | cPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free with Scala VPS | Extra monthly fee |
| Speed | Faster on Scala VPS | Depends on host |
| UI | Simple and clean | Lots of features, harder |
| Built-in Security | SShield, SSL, firewall | Often separate |
| Backups | Auto daily backups | Manual or plugins |
| Email Tools | Strong spam tools | Fewer built-in tools |
Want fast, simple, and cheap? Go with Spanel.
Real User Reviews
“Spanel is simple and powerful. I moved away from cPanel and haven’t looked back.”
— Linda C., Agency Owner
“The UI is very user-friendly. Perfect for teams that don’t want tech headaches.”
— Marcos L., SaaS Founder
“I was impressed with the speed and security. SShield caught two threats I didn’t even know about.”
— Karan D., Blogger
I’ve seen reviews like these on Trustpilot and forums, too. It’s not just me.
Industry Standards & Trust Signals
Spanel gives you:
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LiteSpeed or OpenLiteSpeed
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PHP 8.2+, MySQL 8+
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Free SSL from Let’s Encrypt
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Daily backups offsite
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GDPR-ready
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7-day money-back guarantee
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24/7 support
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99.9% uptime promise
ScalaHosting has been doing this for 14+ years. That gives them trust.
✅ Pros and Cons of Spanel
Pros:
✅ Free with Scala VPS
✅ Very fast
✅ Easy to use
✅ Good backups and safety
✅ Saves money
Cons:
❌ Only works with ScalaHosting VPS
❌ Not built for advanced users
❌ Smaller user group than cPanel
Final Verdict: Is Spanel Worth It?
Yes—100%. If you want something faster and simpler than cPanel, you’ll love Spanel.
It’s easy. It’s safe. It works.
After trying it, I moved 3 of my sites. I’m not going back.
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Check out ScalaHosting VPS with Spanel here. »
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