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[mokarrabin]

Hi, I am working on a windows control panel software for 2003. I was wondering how is the market situation for a new and cheap control panel software.

Currently there are many good win control panels in the market, how are they ? It seems that either plesk, hsphere or helm is most popular. Hosting controller has been an old player but I heard that it was not very reliable. What are your experainces with windows control panels ?

Now another important issue is the web hosting market. I hear rumors that the market for reseller and small hosters, including designers is diminshing due to big players ? Is that true ? If that is true, then I wonder if there is a real market for any independent control panel anymore ?

What are the main features that you want in a good control panel? Suggestions ?

[ebgcsay]

In Windows I have used both Helm and Plesk. I found Helm difficult and more complicated (for admin and user). I now use Plesk and I can assure you that it is one of the safest and most stable panels.

[Hostkristi]

I use plesk reloaded and would never switch. easy to use and very stable!!!!!

[activelobby4u]

use plesk...thats the best one with a hell lot of features

[gate2vn]

We had tried to switch to Plesk once before, but 9/10 customers didnt want its complicated face, so we stay with Helm

Just take a look at DotNetPanel, it's very clean. Seems a good control panel. WinHosting, how long have you been using it? How about its stability? How about its features compared to Helm?

thanks

[TomJA]

We're using Helm too, and like it. Would love them to finally release the new version. Will take a look at dotnetpanel.