cPanel Price Increase 2025: Impact on Web Hosting Providers and Customers Explained

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Guess what's going up again in 2025? Yep—cPanel prices. If you do websites or resell hosting, it might not surprise you anymore. But come on—it still costs the wallet.

I remember when cPanel was cheap and straightforward to use. Now it appears that every year we pay increasing amounts. This year's price increase is no different. I'll break down what's changing and why you need to know.

What's New in 2025?​

cPanel is increasing prices once again for all user categories—small and large.

Here's a quick rundown:

• Admin license (up to 5 accounts): Prices increase by around 10–15%
• Pro license (up to 30 accounts): Also increasing
• Premier license (100+ accounts): More costly per additional account

If you have over 100 accounts, you'll pay even more for every batch of 50 accounts.

Why Are Prices Increasing?​

cPanel attributes the price increase due to higher development costs, inflation, and upgrades. But in fact, it appears as though they're aware that we all won't have other choices.

Did you ever think about a transition to one of these alternatives such as DirectAdmin or CyberPanel?

What This Means for Hosting Companies​

If you sell hosting, you now have to make the choice:

• Pay the extra cost yourself
• Raise prices for your customers

Both are tough choices. Some host companies are now having fewer accounts per server. Others are even offering alternative control panels in addition to cPanel.

What About Normal Users Like You and Me?​

If you are on reseller or shared hosting, your prices can rise as well, even though your host is not yet telling you.

To be ready:

• You should ask your host if they will raise their prices
• You can also check if they have non-cPanel alternatives
• Try DirectAdmin or CyberPanel if you're open to learning something new

Do You Need to Depart from cPanel?​

That's a valid question. I tried out DirectAdmin—it's not too bad once you get the hang of it.

CyberPanel is fast and free, but you'll need to be used to things a little.

To Wrap It Up​

This 2025 price hike isn't insignificant, it's an eye-opener for us to explore other options. Hosting companies and customers like us need to keep an eye on our outlays.

Frustrated? You're not alone. Maybe now is the time to experiment with other tools.

What's your opinion? Let's talk!