{"id":8449,"date":"2022-05-27T09:54:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T08:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/?p=8449"},"modified":"2024-05-20T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T12:38:12","slug":"whmcs-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/whmcs-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"WHMCS alternatives \u2013 and why you should look for one"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re in the reseller hosting<\/a> business, or do any form of web management, then the chances are WHMCS is a familiar name to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many it is the first hosting platform that they are introduced to, and they never look any further. It can\u2019t be denied though, despite it\u2019s popularity, WHMCS certainly has it\u2019s pitfalls and flaws.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you should consider a WHMCS alternative<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you work \u2013 or play \u2013 in a space such as the web, it is always worth keeping an eye on new developments and ensuring that your tools are fit for purpose.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developments happen at such a pace it is easy to lose track and not realise when you\u2019re paying over the odds or missing out on key features.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most issues that people run in to with WHMCS are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pricing<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some other options in the market, WHMCS has always had a license fee for users to pay. \u00a0S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ince WebPros (who\u00a0also own cPanel and Plesk) purchased WHMCS, the pricing has increased, and lifetime licenses are not supported anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discounts for bigger web hosting<\/a> providers have also been scrapped. This ultimately means either less profit for resellers, or higher prices for the end user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restrictions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHMCS requires configuration for every single server, and having more than one server under the same configuration is not possible. This means, that unlimited reseller hosting cannot be achieved<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If you run a serious web hosting business, it is more than likely that your customers will not have their website spread over more than one server. This leads to additional effort and cost for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ease of use<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite it\u2019s popularity in the web community, WHMCS can actually be quite difficult to use. To their credit they do publish plenty of helpful documentation, but even then it can be confusing, time consuming, and inefficient \u2013 all things you want to avoid when running a business and trying to juggle multiple tasks at once.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry leader \u2013 but\u2026<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHMCS prides itself with being the industry leader for web hosting automation. But so was Nokia for mobile phones, and we all know what happened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With cPanel and Plesk owned by the same parent company, WHMCS is tightening the grip on the industry and maximise profits. There are other and better options out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what WHMCS alternatives are there?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few alternatives to WHMCS, free and premium, each with their own benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling with any of the WHMCS issues above, then we would highly recommend HostShop by 20i as a great alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HostShop is our bespoke web hosting billing and automation platform, which is 100% free with 20i reseller hosting \u2013 no license fees, no up front costs, and no limits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HostShop also pairs perfectly with StackCP client area, and our (more powerful) cPanel alternative My20i, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the other top features of HostShop include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n