I think Plesk is raising its rates because it knows the future of the web is AI and that websites of the future will be food for AI answer engines, which won't need hosting control panels and sophisticated websites that never get visited. I can see GeoCities making a comeback, supported by Big Tech and free for everyone to publish to.
They are rants against the panel only. What's the point of this? If you don't want to use the panel, don't use it. But you are constantly trying to convince others that they should not use it either.
Obsession with this topic? Oh come on, that's disguised condescension. Let me provide you something for an X amount of money and then increase my price toward you every year, and when you complain, I will response with: why the obsession? Ok right?I also could never understand such an irrational dependence and obsession with this topic. It seems like it's something personal or, even worse.
@HHawk admit it already, is that true?
The fact is, I won't waste time complaining or predicting the downfall of your product for years; I'll simply find an alternative and stop using that doesn't meet my expectations.and when you complain
Oh, Mister Superior.The fact is, I won't waste time complaining or predicting the downfall of your product for years; I'll simply find an alternative and stop using that doesn't meet my expectations.
I'm not happy with the current situation either, but I don’t think discussing it here on the forum will really change anything. What I’m really missing is a Lite plan for private users who run their own root server with own small projects. Something that only includes a single admin login to the GUI (without logins for subscriptions), with more than only 30-domains. A single project of mine have over 20 domains. This limit is shite.
That said, Plesk is still a very well-designed system. I like it. However, what really made me start questioning whether I should switch was this topic: Important: Imunify Auto Installation and Possible Data Leak
That whole situation was outrageous, even if it was a mistake, it’s something that should never happen. And the way Plesk downplayed it afterwards really damaged my trust. If private files are being sent to third parties without explicit consent, I can’t feel confident that my data is secure with plesk anymore.
The price increase isn’t great, but in the end, it’s up to them to decide whether that’s sustainable or if other providers will take the opportunity to step in. What I really don’t get, though, is why DirectAdmin keeps being recommended. It’s actually more expensive and feels like a trip back to the 2000s – definitely not what I’d call modern GUI.
Plesk with Hetzner (exists customers before drop plesk) is 13,80 € with DirectAdmin would it be for me 15 €.
It depends very much on who is buying and how many licenses. For private individuals, I think Plesk is the better choice, especially in terms of the user interface and the options available.
That is factually incorrect. You are referring to the Plesk plan on Hetzner that was dropped three years ago and no longer exists. No one can access it except for users who have it and are active. So, an edge case that is not even available commercially anymore.The price increase isn’t great, but in the end, it’s up to them to decide whether that’s sustainable or if other providers will take the opportunity to step in. What I really don’t get, though, is why DirectAdmin keeps being recommended. It’s actually more expensive and feels like a trip back to the 2000s – definitely not what I’d call modern GUI.
Plesk with Hetzner (exists customers before drop plesk) is 13,80 € with DirectAdmin would it be for me 15 €.
It depends very much on who is buying and how many licenses. For private individuals, I think Plesk is the better choice, especially in terms of the user interface and the options available.
I migrated my entire infrastructure to another server panel that is completely free. I'm already saving three-digit amounts, I'm so happy. Plesk was really the best before it became greedy.Just wanted to add my concern and anger w/ the constant price increases, as well... I've been w/ Plesk for almost 20 years and am a full time web developer running my own business. I am not big by any measure, but manage a dozen of servers, multiple Plesk licenses and host over 200 websites. I have always defended Plesk with their first round of price increases but it's gotten so frequent and brazen that I have already made the decision to start migrating. Time is money and I will lose money doing this, but I don't care. Out of the ALL of the subscriptions I have, ranging from entertainment, business, the entire spectrum, Plesk has hands down been the worst with the frequency of price increases and the way they communicate it. It is pure greed coupled with WebPros monopoly, lack of quality alternatives, and knowing how hard it is to switch solutions... Just an unfortunate combination that we the consumers have to pay. I will no longer recommend Plesk.
Post some links where you migrated to (panel) and say more about your migration experience, processes, and whatever you think would be good to know. I am interested. I think I have my candidate, but I would love to hear more from other people that actually "done it". You don't have to be specific. I know this time is demanding, just post some general experience. Thank you for your time.I migrated my entire infrastructure to another server panel that is completely free. I'm already saving three-digit amounts, I'm so happy. Plesk was really the best before it became greedy.
It seems Plesk really doesn’t care about anything anymore, considering that such content is allowed on its official forum...Post some links where you migrated to (panel) and say more about your migration experience, processes, and whatever you think would be good to know. I am interested. I think I have my candidate, but I would love to hear more from other people that actually "done it". You don't have to be specific. I know this time is demanding, just post some general experience. Thank you for your time.
It seems Plesk really doesn’t care about anything anymore, considering that such content is allowed on its official forum...
Do you even understand what you're writing about? What panel did I supposedly switch to, and secretly at that? I still use Plesk even though I haven't worked at the company for a long time. And here I'm speaking as a private individual, not an employee. Or is it only you who’s allowed to express a personal opinion here?Oh, here is Igor, a covert transitioner to another panel
How does it feel to your own method of projecting? Not cool, ha?Do you even understand what you're writing about? What panel did I supposedly switch to, and secretly at that? I still use Plesk even though I haven't worked at the company for a long time. And here I'm speaking as a private individual, not an employee. Or is it only you who’s allowed to express a personal opinion here?